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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 



THE 



GOLDEN ALTAR: 



FORMS OF LIVING FAITH. 



^ BY 

JOSEPH A. SEISS, D. D., LL.D., 

Pastor of the Church of the Holy Communion, Philadelphia* 



NEW AND ENLARGED EDITION. 




PH I LADELPH I A*Si=s; 



GENERAL COUNCIL'S PUBLICATION BOARD. 
1898. 



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5007 



Copyright Secured, 

1882. 



Copyrighted by 
Joseph A.Seiss, 



PREFACE. 



rjlHE brevity and terseness of this little book, com- 
-■- bined with its exhaustive fulness, may serve to 
win for it a place of practical usefulness, notwithstand- 
ing the hurry and excitement which crowd against 
the spirit of faith and genuine devotion. The aim 
in its preparation has been to furnish the expres- 
sions and elements of a living Christianity in the 
simplest and most concentrated utterances, along with 
the marrow-passages of that Divine Word on which 
true faith ever leans and feeds. Platitudes and need- 
less extensions have been rigidly eschewed ; and while 
all states and relations are duly provided for, nothing 
but the pure gold is given. 

May God bless the production to the spiritual profit 
of many; and to His Holy Spirit be the praise for 
ever. 



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TABLE OP CONTENTS. 



Part First. — The Holy Christian Faith. 

PAGE 

(Remarks), 11 

I. The Apostles' Creed, 13 

II. The Nicene Creed, 13 

III. The Athanasian Creed, . . . . . . .14 

IV. The Creed as Paraphrased by Luther, . . . .16 

Part Second. — Prayers for all Occasions. 

(Remarks), 18 

I. Morning Prayers .20 

A Form by Luther, 20 

Another Form, > 21 

Further Forms and Collects, 22 

II. Collects and Ejaculations during the Day, . . . .23 

III. Evening Prayers, . 25 

A Form by Luther, . 25 

Another Form, 25 

Further Forms and Collects, 26 

IV. Table Prayers, 27 

(Remarks), 28 

Forms by Luther, .28 

Other Forms Before and After Meat, .... 28 

V. Further Devotional Exercises, 29 

An Act of Self-Examination, 29 

An Act of Penitence, 31 

A Psalm of Penitence, 31 

An Act of Faith, 32 

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Contents. 



PAGE 

An Act of Hope, 33 

An Act of Charity 34 

VI. Litanies, 34 

For Days of Humiliation 34 

A Litany to the Saviour 36 

A Litany to the Holy Ghost 38 

VII. Collects for Sundays and Festival Days 39 

VIII. Collects and Prayers for Various Gifts and Graces, . 49 

For Illumination, 49 

For Conversion of the Will to God, . . . .49 

For Penitence and Forgiveness 50 

For the Fear of God 50 

For Faith, 50 

For Hope, 50 

For Love and Charity, 51 

For Heavenly-Mindedness, 51 

For Peace, 51 

For Purity, 51 

For Humility 51 

For Meekness, 52 

For Strength in Temptation, ..... 52 

For Spiritual Guidance, 52 

For Temporal and Spiritual Good, . . . .52 

For Contentment 52 

For Spiritual Joy 53 

For Thankfulness, 53 

For Heavenly Help, 53 

For Perseverance, 53 

For a Happy End, 53 

For Mercy in the Judgment, 54 

For an Answer to Prayer, 54 

IX. Prayers and Collects of Intercession 54 

For the Church, 54 

For Ministers of the Word, 55 



Content©. 



PAGE 

For Rulers and Governments, 56 

For the Family, 56 

For Co-Dwellers in the Same House, .... 56 

For Relatives and Friends, 56 

For Friends Absent or on a Journey, . . . 57 

For the Sick and Suffering, 57 

For the Dying, 58 

For the Help of the Needy, 58 

For Those in Error and Sin, 59 

For the Aged and Infirm, 60 

For the Wretched and Friendless, .... 60 

For All Classes, . 60 

X. Prayers and Collects Regarding Public Worship, . . 61 

(Remarks), 61 

On Going to Church, 61 

Preparation for Public Worship, .... 62 

For the Divine Blessing on the Services, . . 62 

For the Minister of the Word, 63 

On Entering the Church, 63 

At the Close of Service 63 

On Returning from Public Service, . . . .63 

XI. Prayers and Collects Respecting Baptism, .... 64 

(Remarks), 64 

On One's Baptism, 64 

For Restoration to the Grace of Baptism, . . . 65 

At Confirmation, 65 

For the Consummation of the Grace of Baptism, . 66 

For Recovery of Those Who Have Wandered, . 66 

XII. Prayers and Collects Relating to the Lord's Supper, . . 67 

(Remarks), 67 

Preparations for Communion, 67 

Ejaculations Whilst Others are Communing, . . 69 

The Act of Participation 69 

After Partaking, .70 



Contents. 



PAGE 

XIII, Prayers and Collects for Particular Times and Occasions, 71 

At the Beginning of a New Year, .... 71 

On One's Birth-Day, 71 

In Time of War, 72 

In Time of Pestilence and Danger 73 

In Time of Tempest or Earthquake 74 

In Time of Darkness and Deep Distress, . . .75 

In Time of Penitential Humiliation 76 

In Time of Sickness, 76 

In Time of Nearing Death, 78 

XIV. Prayers and Collects for Occasions of Thanksgiving, . 78 

General Thanksgiving 78 

On Deliverance from Peril and Danger, . . .79 

On Recovery from Serious Sickness 79 

On Passing the Perils of Child-Birth, ... 79 

On the Birth of a Child, 79 

Thanksgiving for Parents and Guardians, . . 80 

Thanksgiving for Prosperity, 80 

On Safe Return from a Journey, .... 80 

For Creation, Preservation, and Redemption, . . 80 

XV. Prayers and Collects for Use by Particular Persons, . 81 

For the Use of a Child, 81 

For the Use of a Young Person, . 81 

For the Use of a Student 82 

For the Use of One Engaged in Business, . . 82 

For the Use of One in Choosing a Companion, . 83 

For the Use of a Husband 83 

For the Use of a Wife, 81 

For the Use of an Expected Mother, . . .84 

For the Use of One in Subordinate Station, . . 84 
For the Use of One Going on a Journey, . . .84 

For the Use of One on Sea, 85 

For the Use of One in Prosperity, .... 85 

For the Use of a Parent, 85 



Contents. 



PAGE 

For the Use of One Under Great Responsibilities, 

For the Use of a Physician, . 

For the Use of a Counsellor or Advocate, . 

For the Use of a Church Officer, . 

For the Use of a Teacher of the Young, ... 87 

For the Use of Pastors and Ministers, ... 87 



Part Third.— The Holy Promises. 

For Strength to Grasp the Promises, 90 

Against the Fear of Trouble 90 

In the Experience of Trouble, 91 

In the Continuance of Trouble, 91 

In Threatened Sickness, 91 

In Sickness, 92 

In Sickness Long Continued, ....... 92 

In Threatening Death 92 

Against Dread of Want, 93 

Against Threatening Famine and Need, . . . .93 

In Suffering from Enemies, 93 

Under Slander, 94 

In Sorrow and Alarm for Sin, 94 

In Seeking God's Forgiveness, 95 

In Exercising Faith, 95 

In Prayer, 96 

In Obedience and Good Works, 96 

In Humble Waiting on the Lord, . . . . . .97 

In the Fear of God, 97 

In the Exercise of Charity, 98 

When the Wicked Prosper, 98 

In Trial and Temptations, 98 

In Dark Providences, 99 

When Faint and Disconsolate, 99 

In Doubt of Ultimate Salvation, 99 

Against the Fear of Death, ... . . . . .99 

In the Approach of Death 100 



10 Olontents. 



PAGE 

Beyond Death, . . 100 

In the Judgment Time, 101 

Prayers for the Consummation, 101 

Part Fourth. — A Text for Every Day. 

January 103-107 

February, 107-110 

March 111-115 

April, 115-119 

May, - . 119-123 

June, 123-127 

July, 127-131 

August 132-136 

September 136-140 

October, 140-144 

November, 144-148 

December, 148-152 

Part Fifth. — Prayers for Family Use. 

(Remarks), 153 

General, 153-159 

For .Morning, 159-102 

For Evening, 163-165 

Special Collects and Prayers, 165-172 

A Few Songs of Consolation, 173-178 



THE GOLDEN ALTAR. 



PART FIRST. 
®l)e $olg Christian iFaitlj- 

The great thing in true Religion is the Faith— the Creed— the facts 
and doctrines on which the soul rests for peace and salvation. There 
can be no right Religion without a right Faith. 

" Without faith it is impossible to please God : for he that cometh 
to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them 
that diligently seek Him." — Heb. 11 : 6. 

It is the nature of saving faith to receive and rest on certain truths 
and revelations which God has made known to us in His Word; 
and having learned and embraced those truths, to make confession 
of the same. It is on such personal apprehension and confession of 
these truths that the Church is formed and marked, and that we 
show ourselves to be of the family and household of faith. 

Jesus demanded of His disciples to say whom they understood 
and look Him to be. " Peter answered and said, Thou art the 
Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said 
unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona : for flesh and blood 
hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven." 
—Matt. 16 : 16-18. It was by this faith and confession that Peter 
became the first-laid rock in the edifice of the Church, and it is by the 
belief and confession of the same that all Christians since came to 
be Christians, and to be a part of the mystic edifice of Christ's 
Church. It is by believing and confessing with the Church thus be- 

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lieving and confessing, that we come to be of the Church; and fail- 
ing thus to believe and confess with the believing and confessing 
Church, we cannot be of the Church, and have no part in live, cove- 
nant and promises which God makes to the Church, which is the con- 
gregation of them thai believe. 

" /;' thou shall confess ivith thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt 
believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou 
shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness ; 
and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."— Rom. 10 • 
8-10. 

The Belief, Creed, or Confession of the Church, is what the Church 
in her faithful searchings of God's infallible Word has found there, 
and what she sets forth as tlie divine truths on which she rests, and has 
ever rested, for salvation. It is therefore as old as Christianity itself, 
and inseparable from salvation. " If there come any unto you, and 
bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid 
him God speed : for he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his 
evil deeds:'— 2 John 10, 11. 

Hence it is of the greatest moment to one desiring to be a genuine 
Christian to have special regard to the Faith believed and confessed 
by the believing and confessing Church as her learning of God's 
Word. Accordingly, the Apostle Paul admonishes Timothy to 
" Hold fast the form of sound words, which he had heard, in faith 
and love."— 2 Tim. 1 : 13. And Jude also exhorts that we " should 
earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the 
saints." — Jude 3. 

From the beginning, the Church has carefully set forth and guarded 
her faith, as taught by Christ and His inspired Prophets and Apostles. 

Pre-eminent in age, in importance, and in dearness to the hearts of 
all Christians, is what is called The Apostles' Creed, of which all 
the other accepted creeds and confessions of the Church are develop- 
ments ayid defences. " As the Lord's Prayer is the Prayer of prayers, 
the Decalogue the Law of laws, so the Apostles' Creed is the Creed of 
creeds." 

The Creeds of the Church which came after (his great fundamental 
expression of the faith, are only the further setting forth and profes- 
sion of the meaning and belief of Christians in their one confession 



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of the only true and living God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, in 
whom we have our being, our redemption, and our sanctification. 

First of all, it therefore pertains to the devout Christian soul to be 
well rooted and grounded in the Faith on which salvation depends. 



I. THE APOSTLES' CEEED. 
T BELIEVE in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of 
■*- heaven and earth : 

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was 
conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, 
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and 
buried : He descended into Hell, the third day he rose 
again from the dead, He ascended into heaven, and sit- 
teth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; 
From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the 
dead. 

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Christian* 
Church, the Communion of saints ; the forgiveness of 
sins ; the Eesurrection of the body ; and the life ever- 
lasting. Amen. 



II. THE NICENE CEEED. 
T BELIEVE in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker 
■*- of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and 
invisible. 

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son 
of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of 
God, Light of Light, Very God of very God, Begotten, 
not made, being of one substance with the Father ; by 

* Or Catholic. 



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whom all things were made, Who for us men, and for our 
salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate 
by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made 
man, and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. 
He suffered, and was buried ; and the third day He rose 
again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into 
heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father. 
And He shall come again with glory to judge both the 
quick and the dead : Whose kingdom shall have no end. 

And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver 
of life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, 
who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped 
aud glorified, Who spake by the Prophets. 

And I believe one holy Christian- and Apostolic 
Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission 
of sins ; And I look for the Eesurrection of the dead and 
the life of the world to come. Amen. 



III. THE ATHANASIAN CEEED. 
WHOSOEVEE will be saved, before all things it is 
necessary that he hold the true Christian* Faith ; 
Which Faith except every one do keep whole and unde- 
filed, without doubt he shall perish everlastingly. 

And the true Christian* Faith is this : That we worship 
One God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity ; neither con- 
founding the Persons, nor dividing the substance. For 
there is one Person of the Father, another of the Son, 
and another of the Holy Ghost. But the Godhead of 
the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, is all 
one ; the Glory Equal, the Majesty Coeternal. Such as 

* Or Catholic. 



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the Father is, such is the Son, and such is the Holy- 
Ghost : The Father uncreate, the Son uncreate, and the 
Holy Ghost uncreate : the Father incomprehensible, the 
Son incomprehensible, and the Holy Ghost incomprehen- 
sible : The Father eternal, the Son eternal, and the Holy 
Ghost eternal. And yet they are not three Eternals, but 
one Eternal. As also there are not three incomprehen- 
sibles, nor three uncreated ; but one uncreated, and one 
incomprehensible. So likewise the Father is Almighty, 
the Son Almighty, and the Holy Ghost Almighty. And 
yet they are not three Almighties, but one Almighty. 
So the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy 
Ghost is God. And yet, they are not three Gods, but 
one God. So likewise the Father is Lord, the Son Lord, 
and the Holy Ghost Lord ; and yet not three Lords, but 
one Lord. For like as we are compelled by the Christian 
verity to acknowledge every Person by Himself to be 
God and Lord, so we are forbidden by the Christian Ee- 
ligion to say, There be three Gods, or three Lords. 

The Father is made of none, neither created, nor be- 
gotten. The Son is of the Father alone, not made, nor 
created, but begotten. The Holy Ghost is of the Father 
and of the Son, neither made, nor created, nor begotten, 
but proceeding. So there is one Father, not three 
Fathers ; one Son, not three Sons ; one Holy Ghost, not 
three Holy Ghosts. 

And in this Trinity none is afore, or after other : none 
is greater, or less than another ; but the whole three Per- 
sons are coeternal together, and coequal. So that in all 
things, as is aforesaid, the Unity in Trinity, and the 
Trinity in Unity is to be worshipped. He therefore that 
will be saved, must thus think of the Trinity. 



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Furthermore, it is necessary to everlasting salvation, 
that we also believe rightly the Incarnation of our Lord 
Jesus Christ. For the right Faith is, that we believe 
and confess, that our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 
is God and Man ;— God, of the substance of the Father^ 
begotten before the worlds ; and Man, of the substance 
of His Mother, born in the world ; Perfect God, and per- 
fect Man, of a reasonable soul and human flesh subsist- 
ing ; equal to the Father, as touching His Godhead ; in- 
ferior to the Father, as touching His manhood. Who 
although He be God and Man, yet He is not two, but one 
Christ ;— One, not by conversion of Godhead into flesh, 
but by taking of the Manhood into God ;— One altogether, 
not by confusion of substance, but by Unity of Person. 
For as the reasonable soul and flesh is one man, so God 
and man is one Christ ; Who suffered for our salvation, 
descended into Hell, rose again the third day from the 
dead; He ascended into heaven, He sitteth on the right 
hand of the Father, God Almighty, from whence He 
shall come to judge the quick and the dead. At whose 
coming all men shall rise again with their bodies, and 
shall give account for their own works ; And they that 
have done good shall go into life everlasting, and they 
that have done evil into everlasting fire. 

This is the true Christian Faith, which except a man 
believe faithfully he cannot be saved. 



IV. THE CEEED AS PAEAPHEASED BY LUTHEE. 
T BELIEVE that God has created me and all that ex- 
- 1 - ists ; that He has given and still preserves to me my 
body and soul, with all my limbs and senses, my reason 
and all the faculties of my mind, together with my rai- 



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ment, food, home and family, and all my property ; that 
He daily provides me abundantly with all the necessa- 
ries of life, protects me from all danger, and preserves 
and guards me against all evil ; all which He does out of 
pure, paternal and divine Goodness and Mercy, without 
any merit or worthiness in me ; for all which I am in 
duty bound to thank, praise, serve and obey Him. This 
is most certainly true. 

I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the 
Father from eternity, and also true Man, born of the 
Virgin Mary, is my Lord ; Who has redeemed me, a lost 
and condemned creature, secured and delivered me from 
all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil, not 
with silver and gold, but with His holy and precious 
blood, and with His innocent sufferings and death ; in 
order that I might be His, live under Him in His King- 
dom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, inno- 
cence and blessedness ; even as He is risen from the dead, 
and lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most cer- 
tainly true. 

I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength 
believe in Jesus Christ my Lord, or come to Him ; but 
the Holy Ghost has called me through the Gospel, en- 
lightened me by His gifts, and sanctified and preserved 
me in the true Faith ; in like manner as He calls, gathers, 
enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on 
earth, and preserves it in union with Jesus Christ in the 
true Faith ; in which Christian Church He daily forgives 
abundantly all my sins, and the sins of all believers, and 
will raise up me and all the dead at the last day, and 
will grant everlasting life to me, and to all who believe 
in Christ. This is most certainly true. 
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PART SECOND. 
JJragers for all ©rcasions. 

Next to the true Christian Faith is the living power of it in the 
soul— the answer of a good conscience toward God respecting xrhat 
we receive andbelieve. This is largely summed tip in right Prayer, 
which is the conversation of the soul with God, touching what He 
is to us, and does for us, and proposes and promises to be to them 
that love Him. 

There are many things in this world which we can do without, and 
still be God's true children ; but Prayer is not one of those things. 
There is no living and availing Christianity, and no good hope of 
heaven, where there is no Praying. 

God wills that we should pray, and that we should be very diligent 
in prayer. Nothing can be rightly enjoyed or accomplished without 
prayer. And it is a blessed privilege that, at all times and under all 
circumstances, we can go to God with our wants and troubles, and 
everywhere come to the throne of grace to obtain mercy, and grace 
to help in time of need. 

God gives us many things without our prayers, and even in those 
cases we need to thank and praise Him as the Giver; but in many 
other things He waits to be inquired of to do them for us, and will 
never do them unless we ask Him. Hence it is written: " I exhort 
therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and 
giving of thanks be made; for this is good and acceptable in the 
sight of God our Saviour. I will therefore that men pray every- 
where-, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting." 1 Tim. 2. 

God declares Himself willing to liear our prayers, if addressed to 
Him in a right spirit, for right things, in the Name of the Lord Jesus 
Christ. Jesus says: " Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my 
Name, He will give it you." Jno. 16 : 23. "If ye, being evil, know how 
to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your 
Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask Him." 
Matt. 7 : 11. He may not always answer in the exact way and time 
that we desire; but where true prayer is, there His mercy and grace 

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Jkagers for all ©aasions. 19 

will be, according to His goodness and superior wisdom as to what 
is best for us. All God's people, in all time, have been praying 
people ; and all His Word is full of precepts, directions and prom- 
ises respecting prayer. 

All prayer is important, but none is so intensely indispensable as 
that of the individual in the secrecy of retirement— the addressing of 
one's own soul to God in all things. No devotions vi the sanctuary, 
the family, or the assembly of worshippers, can ever do away with 
the necessity for one's own personal prayers and approaches to God. 
There also are heart-secrets, and particular sins and sorrows, and 
personal wants and feelings, which need to be laid before God in a 
special manner, in ivhich others cannot properly enter, and which 
they need not know. TJie most special and necessary kind of prayer 
is closet-prayer— prayer in secret to the Father which seeth in secret, 
who promises to reward us openly. There is no other species of de- 
votion which, alone, furnishes such wholesome and blessed results. 
And whatever else may be omitted, let no one omit to cultivate the 
habit of constant communing with God in secret, and yet think to be 
a proper Christian. 

It is by no means intended that what is here furnished should em- 
brace all that needs to pass between the devout soul and its God in 
secret, or that all here given must necessarily be used. The child 
knows to ask and cry for what it needs without being taught it. But 
it is well to be instructed in what is proper in conducting such com- 
munications with Jieaven, and to have carefully prepared forms in 
which to clothe the emotions, desires and sentiments of the heart, The 
Apostles wished to be taught hoiv to pray, and Christ gave them forms 
for their use, and after which to model all their prayers. And even 
though these set forms should not be much used, it is good to have 
them before us. Even Jonah, in the belly of the great fish, clothed his 
prayer in the language of the Psalms; and Christ Himself, as He 
hung upon the cross, gave forth some of His dying prayers in words 
borrowed from the same source. 

But whether it be in these forms, or in some others, prayer needs to 
take form ; and whetlier it be by the book, or by the expressions formed 
at the time, let it be a point with everyone that would be in fellowship 
with Heaven, not to omit constant communing with God in prayer. 



I. MORNING PRAYERS. 
A Form by Luther. 

In the morning tvhen thou risest, thou shalt say : 
T N the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the 
-*- Holy Ghost. Amen. 

Then, kneeling or standing, thou shalt say 

THE APOSTLES' CREED. 

I BELIEVE in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of 
heaven and earth. 

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord ; who was 
conceived by the Holy Ghost ; horn of the Virgin Mary ; 
suffered under Pontius Pilate ; was crucified, dead, and 
buried ; he descended into hell ; the third day he rose 
again from the dead; he ascended into heaven; and 
sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty. 
From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the 
dead. 

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Christian- 
Church, the communion of saints ; the forgiveness of 
sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life ever- 
lasting. Amen. 

Then shalt thou say 

THE LORD'S PRAYER. 

OUR Father who art in heaven: hallowed be thy 
Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on 
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily 
bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those 
who trespass against us. And lead us not into tenipta- 

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Jttormng tytaQexs. 21 

tion, but deliver us from evil ; for thine is the king- 
dom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. 
Amen. 

Then shall thou say : 

HEAVENLY FATHEK, I give Thee thanks, through 
Jesus Christ, Thy Dear Son, that Thou hast pro- 
tected me through the night from all danger and harm ; 
and I beseech Thee to preserve and keep me this day 
also from all sin and evil, that in all my thoughts, 
words, and deeds, I may serve and please Thee. Into 
Thy hands I commend my body and soul, and all that 
is mine. Let Thy holy angel have charge concerning 
me, that the wicked one have no power over me. Amen. 







Another Foem. 
When thoic awakest, say : 
GOD, who awakest my body from the slumbers of 



the night ; awaken my soul to things above, that I 
may rise to life immortal. Amen. 
When thou washest t 



WASH and cleanse me, O God, in the precious blood 
of Jesus, that I may be pure from the defilements 
of sin, and be refreshed with the waters of Thy renew- 
ing grace. Amen. 

When thouputtest on thy garments, say: 

CLOTHE me, O my Saviour, with the robe of Thy 
righteousness, and adorn me with the ornaments of 
a meek and humble spirit, that I may walk with Thee 
forever. Amen. 



22 ittornittg Praters. 



Wen going forth to the duties of the day, say: 
rmiOU who hast hrought me safely to the beginning 
of this day ; defend me in the same by Thy mighty 
power, that I fall into no sin, and that all my goings 
maybe directed according to Thy righteousness, through 
Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

Or one or more of these selections : 

f\ LORD, hold up my goings in Thy paths, that my 
^ footsteps slip not. 

Lead me, O Lord, in Thy righteousness because of 
mine enemies ; make Thy way straight before my face. 

Show me Thy ways, O Lord ; teach me Thy paths. 
Lead me in Thy truth, and teach me : for Thou art the 
God of my salvation ; on Thee do I wait all the day. 

Teach me Thy way, O Lord; I will walk in Thy 
truth : unite my heart to fear Thy Name. Amen. 

Further Forms and Collects. 

To be used with the preceding, or singly, or together. 
T) AISE up my body, O God, from sleep and drowsiness, 
and my soul from sin and forgetfulness of Thee, 
that I may praise and glorify Thy holy Name forever.' 
Amen. 

INTERNAL GOD, who hast created me out of nothing, 
made me after Thine own image, redeemed me 
with the precious blood of Christ, and given Thy Holy 
Spirit to call, enlighten and sanctify me ; with my whole 
heart I thank and praise Thee for all Thy benefits. 
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me 
bless His Holy Name. Amen. 



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GLOEY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the 
Holy Ghost ; As it was in the beginning, is now, and 
ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 

OLOED, King of heaven and earth, sanctify, rule, and 
govern my soul and body this day in Thy law, and 
in the works of Thy commandments, that I may be 
continually protected and saved by Thy mighty help. 
Amen. 

T^EFEND me, O God, this day from the deceits and 
■*-' temptations of the devil; preserve me from sin, 
accident, and an evil death; bless and prosper my labors 
and pursuits ; comfort and uphold me in whatever trials 
Thou sendest upon me ; and teach me by Thy Spirit that 
I err not from Thee, who art my hope and my Eedeemer. 
Amen. 

Here may be added the Collect for the season of the Church Year. 

" Our Father, who art in heaven, etc." 



II. COLLECTS AND EJACULATIONS DUEING 
THE DAY. 

On Going to One's Work. 
"DLESSED is everyone that feareth the Lord; that 
•*-* walketh in His ways. For thou shalt eat the labor 
of thine hands : happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well 
with thee. Ps. 128: 1,2. 

On Hearing the Noon-bell. 
T)LESSED Lord Jesus, who at the noon-hour didst 
■*-* hang upon the cross, whilst deep darkness covered 
the world, give unto me that light of body and soul 



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which leadeth to eternal life; Thou who, with the 
Father and the Holy Ghost, art the one true God, blessed 
forever. Amen. 

At Midday. 
T WILL say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my for- 
-*- tress, my God ; in Him will I trust. 

Shelter me with the cover of Thy wings, that I may not 
be afraid for the arrow that flieth by day, nor for the 
destruction that wasteth at noonday. 

Thou hast a mighty arm. In Thy Name will I rejoice 
all the day, and in Thy righteousness shall I be exalted. 

Lift upon me, O God, the light of Thy countenance, 
that I may be strengthened in the confession of Thy 
truth, and in doing service to the honor of thy Name, 
through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen. 

At Seeing the Sun Set. 
TESUS, Sun of Eighteousness, let not the bright beams 
" of Thy grace and mighty consolations depart from 
my soul, for Thy precious Name's sake. Amen. 

p OD the Holy Ghost, suffer not the light of the Sun of 
^ Eighteousness in my heart to go down ; but keep 
Him ever present to my thoughts, that in Him I may 
have the forgiveness of sins and the sure hope of resur- 
rection to life eternal, when the passing day of this life 
is over. Amen. 

At Nightfall 
A LMIGHTY GOD, who makest darkness and it is 
-*-*• night, and to whom the darkness and the light are 
both alike; suffer not Thy condemnation to overwhelm 
iae, but keep me in the light of Thy favor and salvation, 
through Jesus Christ, to the day everlasting. Amen. 



III. EVENING PEAYEES. 
A Form by Luther. 

In the evening when thou goest to thy bed, say : 
TN the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the 
-*■ Holy Ghost. Amen. 

Then, kneeling or standing, thou shalt say 

THE APOSTLES' CREED. 

T BELIEVE in God, the Father Almighty, etc. 
Then shalt thou say 

THE LORD'S PRAYER. 

OUE Father Who art in heaven ; Hallowed be Thy 
Name; etc. 
Then shalt thou say this prayer : 
TTEAVENLY FATHEE, I give Thee thanks through 
■*■-*■ Jesus Christ thy dear Son, that Thou hast this day 
so graciously protected me ; and I beseech Thee to for- 
give me all my sins, and the wrong which I have done ; 
and by Thy great mercy defend me from all perils and 
dangers of this night. Into Thy hands I commend my 
body and soul, and all that is mine. Let Thy holy 
angel have charge concerning me, that the wicked one 
have no power over me. Amen. 

Another Form. 

On retiring to thy apartment for sleep, kneel down and say : 

ALMIGHTY GOD, Who hast kept me in safety this 
day, accept my humble thanks for all thy goodness 
and tender mercies ; forgive what has been wrong in my 
feelings, conversation or deportment ; and bestow upon 

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me Thy Holy Spirit, that, loving Thee truly, I may serve 
Thee faithfully. Amen. 

Q LORD, the Keeper of Israel, keep me from the dan- 
gers and terrors of this night, that, resting in 
peace, I may the better serve Thee. Amen. 

Q LORD, send down Thy blessing on my parents, ben- 
efactors, friends and enemies ; Be gracious to those 
who desire my prayers; Comfort and relieve the poor, 
the homeless, the sick and the sorrowing ; Be the help 
and strength of my pastor and all pastors and teachers of 
Thy flock; and cause the knowledge of Thy Truth and 
salvation to be spread abroad throughout all the earth. 
Amen. 

TX Thy Name, O Lord, I lay me down to rest ; and 
should I never awake to this world, may I through 
Thy Grace awake to life everlasting. Amen. 

QUR Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy 
^ Name; etc. 

Further Forms and Collects. 
A LMIGHTY GOD, in Whom is no darkness at all- 
-^ enlighten and quicken me by thy Holy Spirit] 
that I sleep not in the darkness and death of sin ; and 
discover to me what I have done wrong this day in 
thought, word, or deed, granting me due penitence for 
the same, and Thy merciful forgiveness; through the 
blood of Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

Q THOU Who never slumbcrest nor sleepest ; Watch 
^ over me this night, and keep me from all impurity 
Df thought or deed, and from all disquiet aud danger; 



Stable JJragers. 27 

and succor me by Thy grace, that at the end of my days I 
may rest with Thy saints in glory everlasting. Amen. 

QTEIP from my soul, O Lord Jesus, all the garments 
^ of iniquity, all sin and affection for sin, all pride 
and vanity, all self-will and self-love, all that is dis- 
pleasing to Thy divine Majesty, and robe me in the wed- 
ding garment of Thy love and righteousness. Amen. 

T)LESSED Saviour, grant, that whilst my body sleeps, 
-*-* my soul may be awake to Thee, and behold Thee at 
last in that better and heavenly country, wherewith the 
Father and the Holy Ghost Thou livest and reignest 
eternally. Amen. 
Here may be added the Collect for the season of the Church Year. 

GOD the Father, bless me ; God the Son, defend and 
keep me; God the Holy Ghost, enlighten and 
sanctify me, this night and forever. Amen. 



IV. TABLE PEAYEES. 

When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt 

BLESS THE LORD THY GOD— Deut. 8 : 10. 

Too much unthankfulness and injurious indifference toward the 
good Father in heaven cleaves to many who call themselves Chris- 
tians. They come to the table loaded with His bounties, and par- 
take to fidness, yet neither as they come do they remember to sanctify 
their meal with the Word of God and prayer, nor as they go away 
return thanks to the faithful Giver of all good. The Saviour never 
omitted to give thanks for earthly gifts and creature comforts. He 
made every mealtime an occasion to lift the heart to God in acknowl- 
edgment of His merciful goodness. Yet many come, and eat, and 
depart like unthinking brute beasts, with no sense of indebtedness to 



28 QLabk Ikagers. 



Heaven's bounty, and no thought or word of grateful recognition of 
the Hand that feeds them. It is verily a scandal to Christ and His 
Church, that those who profess to be His followers arid servants 
shoidd so far forget their duty as to have no thankfulness in their 
hearts or on their lips when they sit down to the consumption of 
God's bounties, withoui which they coidd not live. Therefore we 
shoidd never fail to look to our gracious Father with grateful heart 
whenever we peirtake of the refreshments of the table. 

FOEMS BY LUTHEE. 

Before Meat. 
fTlHE eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord ; and Thou 
-*• givest them their meat in due season. Thou open- 
est Thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living 
thing. 

T OED GOD, Heavenly Father, bless unto us these Thy 
■H gifts, which of Thy tender kindness Thou hast be- 
stowed upon us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

After Meat. 

OGIVE thanks unto the Lord, for He is good ; for His 
mercy endureth forever. He giveth to the beast 
his food, and to the young ravens which cry unto Him. 
The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in 
them that hope in His mercy. 

WE give Thee thanks, O God our Father, for all Thy 
benefits, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who, with 
Thee, liveth and reigneth world without end. Amen. 

Othee Foems Befoee oe Aftee Meat. 

MERCIFUL FATHER, Thou feedest and sustainest 
all Thy creatures; likewise vouchsafe to us also 
iuch spiritual meat and drink, that we may not abuse 



-farmer fflmotional (Sfcercioea. 29 

Thy gifts, but use them to Thy glory in all good service, 
walking before Thee in innocence, and piety. Amen. 

"OLESSED be God, who hath nourished me from my 
■*-* youth, and giveth food to all flesh ! He filleth my 
heart with joy and gladness, that my wants are at all 
times supplied, and that I can be content with what He 
giveth me. Amen. 

A LMIGHTY GOD, heavenly Father, I give Thee 



J\ 



thanks for all Thy gifts and goodness ; and pray 



Thee, as Thou feedest my body, so also graciously keep 
my soul in the true faith and confession of Thy name^, 
through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

f^\ LOEY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the 
^-* Holy Ghost, one God, Lord of heaven and earth, 
who feedest me with such paternal goodness ! Fill me 
also with peace and joy in Thy service, that I may walk 
before Thee in all righteousness. Amen. 

"OLESS the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me 
-*-* bless His holy Name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, 
and forget not all his benefits. Amen. 



V. FUETHEE DEVOTIONAL EXEECISES. 

fok mokning, evening, ok at any time. 
An Act op Self-Examination. 
OEAECH me, O God, and know my heart; try me 
^ and know my thoughts ; and see if there be any 
wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. 
Amen. 



30 -further JUeootional (Exercises. 

HAVE I this day and habitually, had God my Maker 
in all my thoughts, aims and endeavors ? 

Do I fear, love, and trust in God above all things? 

Have I looked to Him in all my need ? Have I been 
mindful to honor His Name, and to call upon Him in 
prayer, praise and thanksgiving ? Have I attended this 
day to my prayers ? 

Have I duly prized God's holy Word and the preach- 
ing of His Gospel ? Have I been careful to read, hear, 
learn and obey what He has given for doctrine, for re- 
proof, for correction and instruction in righteousness? 
Have I read from the Bible this day ? 

Have I been careful to respect, honor, love, serve and 
please my parents and superiors ? 

Have I been careful not to do harm or injury to any of 
my fellow-men, but to assist, help and comfort them as 
I have had opportunity ? 

Have I kept myself chaste and pure in thoughts, 
words and deeds ? 

Have I been true, faithful and honest in my purposes 
and dealings, so as not to wrong any one by fraud, de- 
ceit, or misrepresentation ? 

Have I so guarded my speech as not to belie, betray, 
slander, or damage the good name and standing of my 
fellow-man ? Have I put the most favorable construc- 
tions on what my neighbor has done or said ? 

Have I indulged a covetous heart towards the posses- 
sions of others, envied them, or tried to get what was 
not my own ? 

Have I truly loved God with all my heart, and my 
neighbor as myself? 

Is my life and conduct such as I would wish it had 



£nxt\)ex tBzvational Qfcmises. 31 

been when I come to die, and to stand before God in the 
day of judgment? 

Have I been duly penitent and sorry for my many 
sins and shortcomings? Have I earnestly prayed for 
God's forgiveness ? Have I true faith in Christ as my 
Saviour ? 

An Act of Penitence. 

\ LMIGHTY and most merciful God, I am a sinful 
-£*• being. I have broken Thy holy laws in heart and 
in act. I have done those things which I ought not to 
have done, and have left undone what I should have 
done. I have followed too much the devices and desires 
of my own heart. I have grieved Thy Holy Spirit. I 
have offended Thee, and deserve only Thy wrath. Pity 
Thou me, O God, for I am helpless without Thy mercy. 
And as Thou hast given Thine Only Begotten Son to die 
for me, for the sake of His merit and mediation, pardon 
me of my sins, and let not Thy just judgment consume 
me. Cleanse Thou me from my iniquities, and strengthen 
me for a better life. By Thy mercy save me, for Thy 
Name's sake. Amen. 

A Psalm op Penitence. 
TTAVE mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy loving 
-■--■■ kindness; according to the multitude of Thy 
tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 

Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse 
me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions, 
and my sin is ever before me. 

Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done this 
evil in Thy sight ; that Thou mightest be justified when 
Thou speakest, and be clear when Thou judgest. 



32 -fnrttjer HJeooticmal €*errises. 

Behold, I was shapen in iniquity ; and in sin did my 
mother conceive me. 

Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts ; and 
in the hidden part shalt Thou make me to know wisdom. 

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean ; wash me, 
and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy 
and gladness ; that the bones which Thou hast broken 
may rejoice. 

Hide Thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine 
iniquities. 

Create in me a clean heart, O God ; and renew a right 
spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence ; 
and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. 

Eestore unto me the joy of Thy salvation ; and uphold 
me with Thy free Spirit. Then will I teach transgressors 
Thy ways ; and sinners shall be converted unto Thee. 

Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, Thou God of 
my salvation ; and my tongue shall sing aloud of Thy 
righteousness. 

O Lord, open Thou my lips; and my mouth shall show 
forth Thy praise. For Thou desirest not sacrifice, else 
would I give it : Thou delightest not in burnt-offering. 

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : a broken 
and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise. 

An Act of Faith. 

For this any one of the statements of The Holy Christian Faith 
may be used, or the following : 

T FIRMLY believe there is a Lord God Almighty, and 
■*- One only ; in eternal Being and Essence One, but in 
Persons Three, God the Father, God the Son, and God 
the Holy Ghost. 



£mi\\zx fflevotionai feerciaes. 33 

T BELIEVE that God is an infinitely perfect Being; 
■*• that He rewards good and punishes evil; that God 
the Son became man, suffered and died for me, to redeem 
me from sin and death, and that He ever lives to bring 
me to life everlasting. 

"I BELIEVE that the soul of man liveth after this life, 
-*- and that there shall be a resurrection of the just and 
of the unjust, to receive according to their deeds. 

I BELIEVE that no mortal man can be saved by his 
own works or goodness, that there is no name given 
among men whereby to be saved but the name of Jesus, 
and that all who believe in Jesus as their Lord and 
Saviour receive forgiveness and eternal life for His sake. 

I BELIEVE that Jesus is my Saviour, and that there is 
cleansing and salvation for me through His blood. 

I BELIEVE all that God has revealed in His holy 
Word, and all that His holy Church believes and 
receives on the testimony of His Word. 

AND I so believe, hold and confess, because God, who 
is the Eternal Truth and Wisdom, cannot deceive, 
nor be deceived. Amen. 

An Act of Hope. 

ALMIGHTY GOD, Father of infinite mercy, by Thy 
grace in Christ Jesus, and upon Thine unfailing 
Word and promise to every one that believeth, I count 
and hope with firm confidence that Thou forgivest my 
sins, and receivest me as Thy child redeemed with the 
precious blood of Thy dear Son my Lord and Saviour, 
and wilt bring me to everlasting salvation. Amen. 
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34 Citcmies. 



An Act of Chaeity. 

I LOVE Thee, O God, and delight in Thee with my 
whole heart, soul, mind, and strength, because Thou 
art perfect and unspeakably good to me. My soul 
longeth for Thee, and desireth to do all that pleaseth 
Thee, and to love whatsoever Thou lovest, and my 
neighbor as myself. Amen. 

VI. LITANIES. 

FOR DAYS OF FASTING AND HUMILIATION. 

LORD, have mercy upon me. 
Christ, have mercy upon me. 
Lord, have mercy upon me. 
O Christ, hear me. 
O God, the Father in heaven, have mercy upon me. 
O God,the Son,Redeemer of the world.have mercy upon me. 
O God, the Holy Ghost, have mercy upon me. 
Be gracious to me. 
Help me, good Lord. 
From all sin ; 
From all error ; 
From all evil : 

Good Lord, deliver me. 
From the crafts and assaults of the devil ; 
From sudden and evil death ; 
From pestilence and famine ; 
From war and bloodshed ; 
From sedition and rebellion ; 
From lightning and tempest"; 
From all calamity by fire and water -, 
And from everlasting death : 
Good Lord, deliver me. 



£itanies, 35 

By the mystery of thy holy Incarnation ; 

By Thy holy Nativity ; 

By Thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation ; 

By Thine Agony and bloody Sweat; 

By Thy Cross and Passion ; 

By Thy precious Death and Burial ; 

By Thy glorious Besurrection and Ascension ; 

And by the coming of the Holy Ghost, the Comforter : 

Help me, good Lord. 
In all time of my tribulation ; 
In all time of my prosperity ; 
In the hour of death ; 
And in the day of judgment ; 

Help me, good Lord. 
I poor sinner, do beseech Thee to 

Hear me, Lord God. 

And to rule and govern Thy holy Christian Church ; 
to preserve all pastors and ministers of Thy Church in 
the true knowledge and understanding of Thy Word, and 
in holiness of life ; to put an end to all schisms and causes 
of offence ; to bring into the way of truth all such as have 
erred, and are deceived ; to beat down Satan under our 
feet ; to send faithful laborers into Thy harvest ; to accom- 
pany Thy Word with Thy Spirit and grace ; to raise up 
them that fall, and to strengthen such as do stand ; and to 
comfort and help the weak -hearted and the distressed : 

I beseech Thee to hear me, good Lord. 

To give to all nations peace and concord ; to preserve 
our country from discord and contention ; to give to our 
nation perpetual victory over all its enemies ; to direct 
and defend our President, and all in authority ; and to 
bless and keep all our magistrates and all our people : 

/ beseech Thee to hear me, good Lord. 



36 Citanies. 

To behold and succor all who are in danger, necessity, 
and tribulation ; to protect all who travel by land or 
water; to preserve all women in the perils of child- 
birth ; to strengthen and keep all sick persons and 
young children ; to set free all who are innocently im- 
prisoned ; to defend and provide for all fatherless chil- 
dren and widows ; and to have mercy upon all men : 

I beseech Thee to hear me, good Lord. 

To forgive my enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, 
and to turn their hearts; to give and preserve to our 
use the fruits of the earth ; and graciously to hear our 
prayers : 

I beseech Thee to hear me, good Lord. 

O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, I beseech Thee to 
hear me. 

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the 
world, have mercy upon me. 

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the 
world, have mercy upon me. 

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the 
world, grant me Thy peace. 

O Christ, hear me. 

Lord, have mercy upon me. 

Christ, have mercy upon me. 

Lord, have mercy upon me. 

" Our Father, who art in heaven," etc. 

A Litany to the Saviour. 

BLESSED JESUS, who comest to seek and to save 
that which was lost, save Thy servant whom Thou 
hast redeemed with Thy most precious blood. 



Cittmtes. 37 



"DLESSED JESUS, who art exalted to be a Prince and 
-*-* a Saviour, mercifully forgive me my sins. 

T>LESSED JESUS, who hast called the weary and 
■*-* heavy-laden to come to Thee, lead me into Thy 



r\ THOU true Light that lightest every man that 
^ cometh into the world, enlighten me with the light 
of Thy salvation. 



M 







OST merciful Saviour, who ever livest to make in- 
tercession for Thy people, intercede for me. 

r\ THOU great High Priest, who canst be touched with 
^ the feeling of our infirmities, have compassion upon 
me, Thine unworthy servant. 

THOU who wast Thyself tempted, and canst succor 
them that are tempted, succor me. 

OTHOU who art wisdom, righteousness, sanctifica- 
tion, and redemption, be Thou my defence and my 
deliverance. 

From fear of man, and forgetfulness of Thee ; 
From the snares of Satan and my own weakness ; 
From the fear of death and from eternal condemnation : 

Good Lord, deliver me. 
By Thy tenderness as man, and Thy majesty as God; 
By Thy Birth and Baptism, Thy Fasting and Tempta- 
tion ; 

By Thy scourging, Crown of thorns, Robe of scorn, and 
cruel mockery ; 

By Thine unknown Agony and bitter Passion ; 



38 Citanies. 



By Thy Broken Body and Thy shed Blood ; 

By Thy coming to Save and Thy coming to Judge ; 

Good Lord, deliver me. 

In prosperity and in adversity ; 

Amid provocations and amid reproaches ; 

In my struggles with sin, and in my failures ; 

In the duties of life, and in the hour of death ; 

In all present need, and in the future judgment: 

Good Lord, deliver me. 

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, 
have mercy upon me ! 

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, 
grant me Thy peace ! 

Lord Jesus, hear my prayer, and let my cry come unto 
Thee ! Amen. 

" Our Father, who art in heaven," etc. 

A Litany to the Holy Ghost. 
r\ THOU BLESSED SPIRIT OF TRUTH, proceeding 
^ from the Father and the Son, guide me into'all truth. 

O Spirit of Holiness, sanctify my whole spirit, soul, 
and body. 

O Spirit of Grace and Supplication, help my infirmi- 
ties and my prayers. 

O Spirit of Faith, work in me true faith. 

O Spirit of Adoption, help me to know the Father. 

O Spirit of Promise, seal me unto the day of redemp- 
tion. 

Thou who art the Spirit of Wisdom, give me under- 
standing. 

Thou who art the Comforter of them that believe, 
leave me not comfortless. 



Ololtoe for itje Orijitrcl) tycat. 39 

Thou who givest love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gen- 
tleness, and goodness, quicken Thou me in all heavenly 
graces, that I may live in Thy life, both now and for- 
ever. Amen. 

" Our Father, who art in heaven," etc. 



VII. COLLECTS FOE THE SUNDAYS AND FESTI- 
VALS OF THE CHUECH YEAE. 

These Collects should be used each in its place on the days named, 
and on the days succeeding, until the next day named, in connection 
xoith Morning or Evening Prayer, or both. 

For First Sunday in Advent. 

STIE me up, O Lord God, that I may be ready when Thy 
Son cometh, to receive Him with joy, and to serve 
Thee with a pure heart, through the same Jesus Christ, 
my Lord. Amen. 

For Second Sunday in Advent. 
Tj^TEENAL GOD, merciful Father, who hast ordained 
•*-* Thy Son to be the Judge of the quick and the dead, 
that through Him at the end of this world Thou mayest 
deliver Thy people from all ills ; I pray Thy merciful 
Goodness to hasten the coming of that day of redemp- 
tion and blessed hope to receive me and all Thy believ- 
ing children into the eternal Kingdom prepared for us 
in Christ Jesus from the foundation of the world. Amen. 

For Third Sunday in Advent. 
T BESEECH Thee, O Lord, incline Thine ear to my 
■*• prayers, and enlighten the darkness of my heart 
through the grace of Thy merciful visitation, Thou who 



40 (Collects for tfje Cl)urclj JJear. 

livest and reignest with the Father, in the unity of the 
Holy Ghost, true God, from eternity to eternity. Amen. 

For Fourth Sunday in Advent. 
The same as for First Advent. 
For the Christmas Festival. 
TORD GOD, heavenly Father, I thank Thee for Thy 
great grace and mercy, in sending Thine only Be- 
gotten Son in human flesh, that He might redeem us from 
sin and everlasting death ; and I pray Thee to enlighten 
me by Thy Holy Spirit, that I may be duly thankful for 
this Thy grace, and be comforted by the same in all ne- 
cessities and temptations; through Thy beloved Son, 
Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

For the Sunday After Christmas. 
r\ GRACIOUS GOD, open Thou the depths of my soul, 
^ that I may learn and realize the eternal life vouch- 
safed through the new birth of Thy Son, in the virtue of 
His precious flesh and blood, who liveth and reigneth 
with Thee, and the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen. 

For the First Sunday in New Year. 
T ORD GOD, heavenly Father, who didst place Thy dear 
•*-* Son under the Law, to the end that He might re- 
deem from the curse those who were under the Law ; 
help me, that I may be and remain partaker of His re- 
demption. Amen. 

For Epiphany. 
"piNLIGHTEN my heart, O Lord, by the brightness of 
■*^ Thy manifestation to the Gentiles, and make me 
faithful and earnest in renouncing the darkness of this 



Qloitette for ti)e ortjiml) fear. 41 

world and pressing forward to the fatherland of everlast- 
ing glory. Amen. 

For the Epiphany Sundays. 

OLOED GOD, heavenly Father, who by signs and won- 
ders didst show forth the glory of Thy dear Son 
Jesus Christ during His sojourn on earth ; grant me Thy 
Holy Spirit, the Spirit of glory, that by His help I may 
believe in Jesus Christ, know the riches of His glorious 
grace, and be clothed with His manifold gifts. Amen. 

Foe Septuagesima Sunday. 
T THANK Thee, O Lord God, heavenly Father, that 
•*■ Thou hast called me into Thy Church, Thine earthly 
vineyard, and pray for the aid of Thy Holy Spirit, that 
I may cheerfully obey Thy call, and be a faithful laborer, 
that when the evening of my day on earth is come, I 
may, through thy grace, obtain the reward of everlasting 
life. Amen. 

Foe Sexagesima Sunday. 

ALMIGHTY GOD, who so graciously sowest the seed of 
Thy divine Word into the hearts of men, grant 
that it may find in me good ground, that, gladly hearing 
Thy Word, and sincerely believing it, I may treasure 
it up with an honest heart, where it shall bring forth 
fruit to Thy honor and my own happiness. Amen. 

Foe Quinquagesima Sunday. 
f\ LOED JESUS CHEIST, who didst open the eyes of the 

^ blind and proclaim everlasting redemption through 
Thy death ; cause the light of faith to shine upon my soul, 
that I may clearly behold the fulness of that love where- 



42 Collects for tljc artjitrc!) gear. 



with Thou hast loved the world even unto death, and 
have grace in all things to follow Thy steps, who with 
the Father and the Holy Ghost livest and reignest for- 
ever and ever. Amen. 

Fob Ash Wednesday. 
The beginning of the great Lenten season. 
TTOUCHSAFE unto me, O Lord, I beseech Thee, the 
aid of Thy heavenly grace, that, intent in prayer 
and devotion before Thee, I may be delivered from all 
enemies of my soul, through the suffering and merit of 
Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

Fob the Fiest Sunday in Lent. 

OLOED JESUS, who wast tempted in all points as we 
are, yet without sin, and who canst be touched with 
the feeling of our infirmity ; give me grace steadfastly 
to resist the allurements of sin ; and that the lusts of my 
flesh being subdued to the Spirit, I may ever obey the 
impulses of righteousness, to Thy honor and glory, world 
without end. Amen. 

Fob the Second Sunday in Lent. 
T THANK Thee, Almighty and Everlasting God, that 
-*- for the sake of sinful men, Thy Son fought the good 
fight of faith, and was made perfect through suffering, 
that He might become the Author of eternal salvation 
to them that obey him; and I humbly pray for Thy 
Holy Spirit, that I may be truly obedient to His Word, 
and hold fast my confidence in His grace amid all dan- 
gers and trials, and in all things be more than conqueror 
through Him that loved me, and gave Himself for me. 
Amen. 



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For the Thikd Sunday in Lent. 
A LMIGHTYAND EVEELASTING GOD, who by the 
-"- holy and precious sufferings and death of Thy dear 
Son hast destroyed the works of the devil ; grant that with 
true faith I may lay hold on His victory, be freed from 
the powers of darkness, serve Thee alone, and be Thine 
in life and in death. Amen. 

Foe the Fourth Sunday in Lent. 

OLOED JESUS CHEIST, who with a few loaves and 
fishes didst wonderfully feed the thousands ; grant 
me grace to be content with whatsoever things Thy good- 
ness bestows, to use rightly Thy manifold gifts, and with 
filial gratitude to give thanks to Thee at all times, who 
reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, forever 
and ever. Amen. 

For the Fifth Sunday in Lent. 
A LMIGHTY GOD, who didst cause Thy dear Son for 
-£*- man's sake to endure such contradiction of sinners ; 
so rule and govern my heart by Thy Holy Spirit, that I 
may be truly obedient to His commands, and so keep His 
Word that I may never see death. Amen. 

For the Sixth Sunday in Lent. 

ALMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, who didst 
lead Thy dear Son Jesus Christ through sufferings 
and death to Thine eternal glory ; grant me grace with 
willing heart to receive Him as my King, to follow Him 
in true humility, that Thy will in me being accomplished 
I may enter into Thine everlasting kingdom. Amen. 



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For Passion Week. 
QRANT, I pray Thee, Almighty God, that as I sink 
and faint through my weakness under the attacks 
and assaults of the enemy, I may obtain new strength 
through the redemptive sufferings of thine Only Begot- 
ten Son, Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

rjRANT, Almighty God, that, as I suffer continually 
because of my misdoings, I may receive deliverance 
for all necessities, through the sufferings of Thine Only 
Begotten Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and 
the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. 

TORD GOD, heavenly Father, who hast given Thine 
Only Begotten Son to suffer and die for the sins of 
the world ; give Thy Holy Spirit into my heart, that I 
may be comforted by such matchless grace, defended 
against further sin, and patiently suffer all that Thou 
sendest upon me,. to the end that through Him I may 
live forever with Thee. Amen. 

Q ETERNAL GOD, who through Thine Only Son hast 
KJ opened the way to eternal life after that He had felt 
the power of death ; awaken in my heart the desire of 
life eternal, and help me to the fulfilment of the same, 
through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

Foe Easter Time. 
n RANT, O most merciful God, that in the Resurrection 
^ of my Lord Jesus Christ I may in very deed Lave 
my portion ; through the same, my Lord and Saviour. 
Amen. 



Collects for tl)e Ctyurd) fear. 45 

GEANT, O Lord, I beseech Thee, that as I celebrate the 
mysteries of the Eesurrection of my Lord Jesus 
Christ, so, at His second coming, I may be enabled to re- 
joice with all His saints. Amen. 

OGOD, who by Thine Only Begotten Son hast over- 
come death, and opened the gate of everlasting life 
to all believers ; grant me grace to believe the same with 
my whole heart, and by the renewing of the Holy Ghost 
to arise from the death of sin, to love and praise Thee, 
world without end. Amen. 

OLOED JESUS CHEIST, who didst teach Thy disci- 
ples out of the Scriptures concerning Thy Eesurrec- 
tion. help me also to understand Thy Word which is able 
to make wise unto salvation, that I may be partaker of 
the resurrection unto life everlasting. Amen. 

Foe the Fiest Sunday aftee Eastee. 
A LMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, who by the 
-£*- death and Eesurrection of Thy dear Son hast 
brought life and immortality to light, and dost now 
cause the Gospel of peace to be proclaimed ; give to me 
Thy Holy Spirit, to the end that I may be begotten 
again to the hope of life, by a true faith overcome the 
world, and enjoy the witness of Thy favor. Amen. 

Foe the Second Sunday aftee Eastee. 
A LMIGHTY GOD, who broughtest up again from the 
-£*• dead the Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of 
the sheep, and who by Thy word and Spirit hast called 
me unto His fold; open Thou mine ears to hear His 
voice, and help me cheerfully to follow Him, that I may 



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be kept by His power against all enemies nnto life ever- 
lasting. Amen. 

Foe the Thied Sunday aftee Eastee. 
TTEEP me, O beavenly Father, amid the heaviness and 
-■-*- temptations of this earthly pilgrimage, that seek- 
ing my true home in heaven I may wait in faith and pa- 
tience for the glorious Revelation of my Lord and Savioui 
when He shall appear a second time, and rejoice with 
Him forever. Amen. 

Foe the Foueth Sunday aftee Eastee. 
fl IVE me, O Lord, an obedient heart, that I may not 
^-" despise the reproof of Thy Spirit, but, being begotten 
again by the same through the Word of Truth to a lively 
faith, have Thy Son glorified in me, and be transformed 
into His image. Amen. 

Foe the Fifth Sunday aftee Eastee. 
Q LORD JESUS CHRIST, who hast commanded Thy 
people to pray in Thy Name, and hast given them 
access to the Father with all confidence ; grant me grace 
never to despise this Thy goodness, but at all times to 
pray for those things pleasing to Thee, and needful to 
my everlasting salvation. Amen. 

Foe Ascension Day. 
A LMIGHTY GOD, as Thine Only Begotten Son, in 
-*-*- whom standeth my salvation, ascended up into 
heaven ; grant that I also may ascend thither, and in 
spirit dwell there, seeking and minding heavenly things. 
Amen, 



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For the Sunday after Ascension. 

ALMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, who hast 
exalted Thine Only Begotten Son to Thy heavenly 
glory ; leave me not comfortless, but send Thy Holy 
Spirit upon Thy Church, and may He be my comfort and 
consolation under all the afflictions of this mortal life, 
strengthen me to the faithful profession of the truth, and 
prepare me for the eternal glory to which Thou hast 
called me. Amen. 

For Whitsunday. 
T OED GOD, merciful Father, who didst enlighten and 
•*-* teach the hearts of Thy believing servants through 
the gift of Thy Holy Spirit, give to me of the same, that 
I also may have a right understanding, and at all times 
be comforted and sustained by His power. Amen. 

For Trinity Sundays. 
A LMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, who hast 
-£*■ taught Thy people in right faith to know and con- 
fess that Thou, in Three Persons, equal in might and 
glory, art One Eternal God, and so to be worshipped ; keep 
me, I beseech Thee, in this most holy faith, that I may 
at all times hold it fast against whatever assaults may 
be made upon it. Amen. 

A LMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, Father, 



A. 



Son, and Holy Ghost, who hast so richly made 



known Thy grace, in that Thou, the Eternal Father, hast 
created man in Thine image, in that Thou, the Eternal 
Sou, wast made man to pay the debt of man's sins upon 
the cross, and in that Thou, the Eternal Spirit, goest forth 



48 Collects for tlje Qlljiml) Sear. 

from the Father and the Son from all eternity to give 
faith and sanctification through the holy Gospel ; I be- 
seech Thee, the One, Eternal and Almighty God, Father, 
Son, and Holy Ghost, to uphold me in the true confession 
of thy Name and in the true faith to the end of my days, 
and by Thy grace to bring me to everlasting salvation. 
Amen. 

r\ LOED JESUS CHEIST, who dost not break the 
^ bruised reed nor quench the smoking flax ; increase 
and strengthen my imperfect faith, that, putting my 
whole trust in Thy Word, I may truly believe, and by 
Thy grace be enabled to bring others, and all who are 
associated with me, to the like faith, that we together 
may come to the enjoyment of life everlasting. Amen. 

A LMIGHTY AND MOST MEECIFUL FATHEE, who 
■£*- in Jesus Christ dost richly and daily forgive me all 
my sins, and dost graciously remit the punishment which 
I justly deserve ; help me so to believe Thy fatherly mercy 
that, with a ready heart and true charity, I may forgive 
my brethren their sins, even as Thou forgivest me. 
Amen. 

A LMIGHTY AND 'EVEELASTING GOD, who hast 
■£*- appointed Thy Son Jesus Christ to be the Judge of 
the quick and the dead, by whom also Thou wilt make 
manifest the counsels of all hearts ; help me by hearty 
repentance and true faith to lay hold upon Thy great 
salvation, that in humble obedience and a Godly life I 
may look and wait for the coming again of the Lord 
Jesus, and finally be received into His everlasting king- 
dom. Amen. 



Jot t)atiom Wfts atib (Braces. 49 

ALMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, who, in the 
day of the glorious coming again of Thy dear Son, 
wilt deliver Thy believing and waiting children from all 
the dangers and temptations of this mortal life, and 
exalt them to eternal life and glory ; give me that true 
wisdom so to improve the little time that remaineth, that 
by Thy grace I may be supplied with the oil of faith, 
watch and pray always, with joy meet the Bridegroom 
when He cometh, and enter in with Him to blessedness 
eternal. Amen. 



VIII. PEAYEES AND COLLECTS FOE VARIOUS 
GIFTS AND GEACES. 

Foe Illumination. 

ALMIGHTY GOD, who art Light, the Fountain of 
Truth, the Author and Giver of all Wisdom ; en- 
lighten me by Thy Holy Spirit, that I may know Thee, 
the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast 
sent. Scatter the clouds of ignorance, error and pre- 
judice from my soul, and give me a right understand- 
ing, that I may be made wise unto salvation, through 
Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

Foe Conveesion of Will to God. 

rTlUEN away my heart, O Lord, from beholding vanity, 
-*- and convert it wholly to Thyself, that abstaining 
from all that is displeasing to Thee, and walking always 
according to Thy will, I may feel Thy mercy, and not. 
Thy wrath. Amen, 

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50 iFor barious (Sifts anb traces. 

Foe Penitence and Foegiveness. 

BE pleased, O God, to soften and melt this hard heart 
of mine, that I may he truly sorry for all my of- 
fences against Thee, and have forgiveness of the same, 
through the merit of Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

Foe the Feae of God. 

ALMIGHTY AND ETERNAL GOD, who art blessed, 
and dost live, and dost govern all things, world 
without end ; awaken and confirm me in Thy fear, and 
in all good works, that I may walk before Thee in holi- 
ness and righteousness all the days of my life. Amen. 

Foe Faith. 
T OED JESUS CHRIST, very God and very man, who 
-*-^ changest not, and art holy in all Thy works ; turn 
away from me the unbelief of a doubtful mind, and fill 
my heart with the gifts of Thy grace, that I may ever 
believe and know Thee to be very God, proved by mira- 
cles and mighty works to be the Saviour of all who be- 
lieve. Amen. 

TN Thy compassion, O Lord, increase in me Thy faith, 
-*• since Thou wilt not deny the aid of Thy loving kind- 
ness to those on whom Thou bestowest a steadfast belief 
in Thee. Amen. 

Foe Hope. 

OTHOU who art the Hope of Thy people, and hast 
given untO'them exceeding great and precious prom- 
ises ; comfort me against the fears that would destroy my 
peace in Thee, and establish me in the hope which maketh 
not ashamed, that it may be an anchor to my soul both 
sure and steadfast. Amen. 



iFor bariotts (Sifts anb <3tateB. 51 

Foe Love and Charity. 

OGOD, who makest all things profitable to them that 
love Thee; pour into my heart an invincible 
power of love and charity, that the desires which have 
been conceived by Thine inspiration, may not be changed 
by any temptation. Amen. 

For Heavenly-Mindedness. 
A LMIGHTY AND MOST MEKCTFUL GOD, vouchsafe 
•^ unto me the inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit, that 
I may seek after those things which are above, where 
Christ sitteth, and that, while placed among things 
which are passing away, I may cleave only to those 
which abide forever. Amen. 

For Peace. 

OGOD, who art Peace everlasting, whose chosen re- 
ward is the gift of peace, and who hast taught us 
of the blessedness of the peacemakers ; pour Thy sweet 
peace into my soul, that everything discordant may ut- 
terly vanish, and all that makes for peace be sweet to me 
always. Amen. 

Foe Purity. 
pLEANSE me, O God, from all filthiness of the flesh and 
^ of the spirit, and deliver me from all earthly desires 
and carnal appetites, that no sin may reign in me, and 
that with a free spirit I may serve Thee, my only Lord. 
Amen. 

For Humility. 

A LMIGHTY AND E VEELASTING GOD, who resistest 
-£*- the proud, and givest grace to the humble, grant 
unto me a lowly mind, that I may not provoke Thine 
indignation, but meekly receive Thy gifts. Amen. 



52 Sox barions (Sifts anb ©races. 

For Meekness. 
A LMJGHTY GOD, who givest that wisdom from above 
■"- which is pure, gentle, easy to be entreated, and full 
of mercy and good fruits ; make me to abound in the 
same, that I may not be overcome of evil, but over- 
come evil with good. Amen. 

Fob Strength in Temptation. 
f\ LORD, in Thy loving kindness, set in order my life 
" and conversation, that no adversities may prevail 
against me, and nothing salutary be wanting in me, for 
Thy Name's sake. Amen. 

For Spiritual Guidance. 
r\ GOD, the Author and Giver of true blessedness; 
^ guide me into the path of the undenled, that, seek- 
ing the testimony of Thy law with pious heart, I may 
continually love what Thou commandest, and desire that 
to which it leads. Amen. 

For Temporal and Spiritual Good. 
A LMIGHTY GOD, Who by the Word of Thy Power 
•*-*• createst and upholdest all things ; make known to 
me Thine Eternal Word, my Lord Jesus Christ, and im- 
plant Him in my heart, that by Thy grace I may be, 
made worthy to receive Thy divine blessing upon the 
fruits of the earth, and upon all that pertains to my 
bodily wants ; through the same, my Lord Jesus Christ. 
Amen. 

For Contentment. 
r\ GOD, who hast commanded us not to be over-anxious 
^ about supplies for this life, but to cast all our care 
upon Thee, grant, I beseech Thee, that I may devotedly 



4For bartons ®>ifts atto traces. 53 

follow after what pertaineth to Thee, to the end that all 
things salutary may be added unto me, ; through Jesus 
Christ my Lord. Amen. 

For Spiritual Joy. 
T ORD, pour into my mind that joy of the righteous 
-^ which is in Thee, that the praise of Thee which be- 
cometh the upright may purge out all unholiness from 
my soul. Amen. 

For Thankfulness. 

f~\ GOD, who chastenest me in Thy love, and refreshest 
^ me in the midst of Thy chastenings ; grant that I 
may ever be able to give Thee thanks for both ; through 
Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

For Heavenly Help. 
A LMIGHTY AND MOST MEECIFUL GOD, who or- 
-"- derest things in heaven and earth alike for the as- 
sistance of mankind ; be pleased mercifully to refresh me 
by the protection of Thy ministers from above, whilst 
toiling amid the darkness and dangers of this lower 
world. Amen. 

For Perseverance. 
f\ GOD, who hast begun in me the saving work of Thy 
^ grace ; establish me in Thy holy Truth, and keep 
me from the snares of seducing spirits, that I may not be 
led away with the error of the wicked, nor fail from fol- 
lowing Thy paths. Amen. 

For a Happy End. 
p EACIOUS SAVIOUE, who for the salvation of man- 
^-* kind didst endure to be hanged on the cross, and 
didst pour out Thy lifeblood for my redemption ; mer- 



54 Intercessions. 



cifully receive my prayers, and bestow upon me Thy 
grace, that when Thou shalt command me to depart from 
the body, the enemy may have no power over me, and 
Thine angel of peace place me among Thy saints in 
light and life. Amen. 

For Mercy in the Judgment. 

BLESSED LOED JESUS CHRIST, who hast com- 
manded us to believe confidently in Thee, and who 
hast promised to come again to receive us unto Thyself, 
that where Thou art we may be also ; quicken and help 
me by Thy Word and Spirit, that I may so watch and 
keep my garments, that when Thou comest in Thy glory 
I may find favor in Thy sight, and be raised by Thy 
mighty power to the blessedness of everlasting life. 
Amen. 

Foe Answeb to Prayer. 

f\ GOD, the Life of the faithful and the Bliss of the 
^ righteous, mercifully receive the prayers of Thy 
unworthy suppliant, that my soul, which is athirst for 
Thy promises, may evermore be filled from Thine abun- 
dance ; for the sake of Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 



IX. PRAYERS AND COLLECTS OF INTER- 
CESSION. 
For the Church. 
A LMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, who hast 
-£*- revealed Thy glory by Christ Jesus among all na- 
tions; preserve the works of Thy mercy, that Thy 
Church, spread throughout the world, may persevere 



Sttterteesiotts. 55 



with steadfast faith in the confession of Thy Name, 
and be ever prospered in making known Thy salvation. 
Amen. 

OGOD, who art both the Eestorer and the Euler of 
mankind; grant that Thy Church may ever be 
increased with new offspring, be supplied with faithful 
preachers of the Word, and perpetually grow by the de- 
votion of the faithful ; through Jesus Christ. Amen. 

T OOK mercifully upon Thy flock, O Shepherd of souls, 
•*-* and suffer not the sheep which Thou hast redeemed 
with,Thy blood to be torn to pieces by the assaults of the 
devil, nor left destitute of teachers and guides to keep 
them in the true pasture of Thy holy Word. Amen. 

LOED of the harvest, who hast taught us to pray that 
Thou wouldst send forth laborers into Thy har- 
vest ; be pleased by Thy good Providence and Spirit to 
raise up and qualify men rightly to serve Thy Church 
in the holy oflice of the ministry. Amen. 



For Ministers of the Word. 

OLOED JESUS CHEIST, the Apostle and High Priest 
of our profession, Minister of the true tabernacle 
which the Lord pitched and not man; graciously re- 
member those whom Thou hast set as teachers and 
guides in Thy Church, and send upon them Thy Holy 
Spirit, tbat they may know the truth thoroughly, preach 
it faithfully, and live it honestly, to the praise of Thy 
Name, which is above every name. Amen. 



56 Jtttmesskma. 



Foe Eulees and Goveenmexts. 
r\ GOD, in whose hand are the hearts of kings, and 
^ Who hast commanded us to pray for them and for 
all in authority ; incline Thy merciful ear to my humhle 
supplications for the government under which I live, 
and for all who have rule over Thy people ; and so 
strengthen and prosper all that is right and good, that 
Thy Church may enjoy perpetual peace, and that Thy 
servants may evermore praise and magnify Thy holy 
Name. Amen. 

Foe the Family. 
A LMIGHTY AND EVEELASTIXG GOD, be present 
•"• with Thy favor to bless and keep the household to 
which I belong, and vouchsafe to its head and all its 
members Thy gracious protection, that Thou mayest be 
known in it as its Defender ; through Jesus Christ my 
Lord. Amen. 

Foe Co-dwellebs in the Same House. 
TTOLY LOED, Father Almighty, Everlasting God; 
" be pleased to send Thy holy angel to guard, 
cherish, protect, visit and defend all who dwell in this 
habitation ; and mercifully incline them to seek Thee 
with their whole heart, and to serve Thee with submis- 
sive mind, that Thy blessing may ever abide upon them. 
Amen. 

Foe Eelatives and Feiends. 

Q GOD, my Creator and Eedeemer, visit with Thy 

merciful goodness all who are joined to me by 

blood, family, or friendship, N. 1ST., all for whom I am 

desired to pray, or should pray, and all Thy faithful 



Inizxtzmwm. 57 

people ; forgive their sins, deliver them from all evil, 
preserve them in all good, and bring them to everlast- 
ing joy; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

Fob Friends Absent or on Journeys. 

f\ GOD, infinite in mercy and boundless in majesty, 
^ wbom no distance of place nor length of time can 
part from those for whom Thou carest ; be present to 
Thy servants N. N., and to all those everywhere who 
confide in Thee ; and through all the way in which they 
go, and in all the places where they stay, be pleased to 
be their Guide and Protector. May no adversity harm 
them, no hindrance oppose them, and all things turn 
out prosperously for them ; that, by the aid of Thy right 
hand, whatsoever they ask with reasonable desire, they 
may speedily find brought to good effect. Amen. 

For the Sick and Suffering. 

OCHEIST, my Lord, Who art the Physician of salva- 
tion ; grant unto the sick the aid of Thy heavenly 
healing ; look upon all Thy faithful people who in their 
feebleness and suffering call upon Thy Name; take their 
souls into Thy keeping, and vouchsafe unto them a 
peaceful mind and a happy issue out of all their afflic- 
tions. Amen. 

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, Who suc- 
corest those that labor under perils and afflictions ; 
may it please Thy Majesty to send Thy holy angel to 
uphold with Thy comfort Thy servant N. N. in his deep 
distress and suffering, that he may receive Thy present 



58 Intercessions. 



aid and attain to everlasting healing, through Jesus 
Christ my Lord. Amen. 

f\ LOED, holy Father, Almighty and Everlasting God ; 
^ preserve this Thy servant I\ . .N. ; raise him up from 
the bed of pain by Thy tender mercy ; visit him in Thy 
compassion; drive away from him all sickness and in- 
firmity ; that, being delivered by Thy mighty hand, he 
may serve Thee with all thankfulness. Amen. 

Foe the Dyixg. 

"D ECEIVE in mercy, O Lord, the souls departing from 
-*-^ the body, that dying to this world they may live 
to Thee. Amen. 

r\ LOED GOD, preserve the soul of Thy servant N. N. 
^ in the midst of his extremity ; and whatever sins he 
has committed through the frailty of earthly life do Thou 
clear away through Thy most loving and merciful for- 
giveness ; loose his soul from every bond, and free it from 
every curse ; that his departure may be in peace ; through 
Jesus Christ. Amen. 

Foe the Help of the Needy. 

A LMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, the Comfort 
-£*• of the sad, the Strength of the weak, and the 
Kefuge of the sorrowing and the needy; let the prayers 
of those that cry out of any tribulation come unto Thee, 
that they may find the presence of Thy mercy, and ob- 
tain relief through Thy abundant goodness and grace, 
Amen. 



Mnttnessiom. 59 



f\ GOD, Who art the Author of love, and the Lover of 
^ pure peace and affection; heal and bless all who be- 
long to Thy household of faith ; and may those who are 
terrified by fears, afiiicted by poverty, harassed by tribu- 
lation, worn down by sickness, given over to punish- 
ments, pining in prisons, or faint as wayfarers, be set 
free by Thine indulgent tenderness, raised up by amend- 
ment of their lives, and cherished by Thy daily com- 
passion : through Jesus Christ. Amen. 

For Those in Error and Sin. 
f^\ OD of all heavenly powers, fulfil Thy mercy to the 
^* world that lieth in falsehood and sin, that the 
hearts of the rebellious may be subdued to the truth of 
the Gospel, that the souls deceived by the fraud of the 
devil may be delivered, that all heretical perverseness 
may be driven away from those who name Thy Name, 
and that all who err from Thy ways may repent and 
come to Thy true Word. Amen. 

/^ LOED, Holy Father, Everlasting God; command 
^ the way of Thy truth and of the knowledge of 
Thee to be shown to those who wander in doubt and un- 
certainty amid the darkness of this world, that the eyes 
of their understandings may be opened to acknowledge 
and serve Thee the One God, Father, Son, and Holy 
Ghost, and enjoy the fruit of the true confession both 
here and in the world to come. Amen. 

/~\ GOD, turn the heart of N. N. from Ms depravity, un- 
^ belief, and sin, and recover Mm, by Thy grace from 
the snares of the devil wherein he is now held captive„ 
Amen. 



60 Jnterressicms. 



For the Aged and Infirm. 
r\ GOD, the staff and stay of all that put their trust in 
^ Thee ; Help, comfort, and keep all those Thy ser- 
vants whom years and sorrows have weighed down. 
Cast them not off in time of old age, and forsake them 
not when their strength faileth. Be present to them 
in their declining years, and when they pass through 
the valley of the shadow of death, preserve them from 
all fear of evil, and bring them to Thine everlasting 
rest ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

For the Wretched and Friendless. 
"DLESSED SAVIOUE, Who didst give Thy blood and 
-*-* sorrows for the peace of men ; deny not Thy bowels 
of compassion to the friendless and miserable, but com- 
fort and relieve them in body and in soul, for Thine in- 
finite mercy's sake. Amen. 

For all Classes. 
A LMIGHTY GOD, Who hast made of one blood all na- 
-"■ tions of the earth ; let Thy mercy be upon all sorts 
and conditions of men ; give perfection to beginners ; give 
intelligence to little ones and those in the darkness of 
ignorance ; give aid and refreshing to those who are 
running their course in Thy fear ; give compunction to 
the negligent and the unbelieving; give fervor of spirit 
to the lukewarm ; give recovery to the sick and sorrow- 
ing ; give protection to the weak and defenceless ; give 
peace to those in trouble ; and give a good consumma- 
tion to all who are upright and true ; through Jesus 
Christ the only Saviour, Thy Son, my Lord. Amen. 



X. PRAYERS AND COLLECTS REGARDING 
PUBLIC WORSHIP. 

God has ordained Public Worship, and has enjoined upon us not to 
forsake the assembling of 'ourselves together, as themanner of some is. 
Jesus says that where two or three are gathered together in His name, 
there He is. " The Lord loveth the gates of Zion,more than all the 
dwellings of Jacob." The Word is: " Ye shall keep my Sabbaths, and 
reverence my sanctuary: lam the Lord." — Lev. 18: 30. "In all 
places where I record my name I will come unto thee and I will bless 
thee." — Ex. 20 : 24. " Blessedis the man that heareth Me, watching 
daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors."— Pro v. 8 : 34. 
" It hath pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that 
believe."— 1 Cor. 1 : 21. " Mine house shall be called a house of prayer 
for all people."— ISA. 56 : 7. " Ye come together in the church, to eat 
the Lord's Supper"— 1 Cor. 11 : 18-20. " Bless ye God in the congre- 
gations, even the Lord."—Ts. 68 : 26. " Those that be planted in the 
house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God." — Ps. 92 : 13. 

Duties therefore belong to every one with reference to the assemblies 
for holy worship, calling for thoughtfulness and prayer. " Keep thy 
foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, 
than to give the sacrifice of fools."— Prov. 5 : 1. 

On Going to Chukch. 
T WAS glad when they said unto me, Let us go into 
■*- the house of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, 
to give thanks unto the Name of the Lord. Our feet 
shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. 

MY soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of 
the Lord : my heart and my flesh crieth out for 
the living God.— Ps. 84 : 2. 

AS for me, I will come into Thy house in the multi- 
tude of Thy mercy : and in Thy fear will I wor- 
ship toward Thy holy Temple.— Ps. 5 : 7. 

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Pbepabation foe Public Woeship. 
f\ GOD, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who hast 
^ promised to be wherever two or three are gathered 
together in Thy Name; cleanse the thoughts of my 
heart, as I now come to Thee in Thy house. Help me 
to cast out from my soul every evil feeling or desire, all 
envy, pride and hypocrisy, all falsehood, deceit and 
worldly anxiety, all covetousness, vain-glory and sloth, 
all malice, wrath and anger, all remembrance of injuries, 
all blasphemy, and every motion of the flesh and spirit 
contrary to Thy holy will, that, with freedom, without 
condemnation, with a pure and contrite heart, with 
sanctified lips, and without confusion of face, I may ap- 
pear before Thy Majesty, boldly call upon Thy Name, 
hear with all devotion Thy most holy Word, and wor- 
thily approach Thy sacred mysteries. Amen. 

Fob the Divine Blessing on the Sebvices. 
r\PEN Thy heavens, O Lord, that Thy gifts may de- 
" scend upon Thy people, and open their eyes that 
They may behold Thee whilst they render the service 
Thou hast enjoined. Strengthen the weak, relieve the 
contrite, confirm the wavering, and build up all Thy 
family in love. Cleanse all hearts with purity, enlighten 
them with wisdom, and keep them with mercy. Feed 
the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, recover the lost, 
convert the wandering, and bind up that which is 
broken. Put forth Thine hand from heaven, and touch 
the head and heart of each, that every one may feel Thy 
presence, receive the joyful gift of Thy Holy Spirit, and 
be filled with abiding profit from Thy most holy Word. 
Amen. 






Public tXJorsljip. 63 

For the Minister of the Word. 

ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, put Thy saving 
Gospel in the heart and on the lips of Thy servant 
who this day shall speak in Thy Name, that he may 
truly fulfil Thy command, and preach Thy word in all 
faithfulness, that all who hear it, being warned, in- 
structed, nurtured, comforted and strengthened by the 
same, may do those things which are well-pleasing to 
-Thee, and profitable to them; through Jesus Christ. 
Amen. 

On Entering the Church. 
T ET the words of my mouth and the meditations of 
-^ my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my 
Strength and my Eedeemer. Amen. 

At Close of Service. 
f^ LORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the 
*~* Holy Ghost ; as it was in the beginning, is now, 
and ever shall be ; world without end. Amen. 

On Returning from Service. 
fpHRICE blessed Lord God Almighty, accept my thanks 
-*- for all Thy goodness and tender mercies, and im- 
plant Thy Word in me, that in a good and honest heart 
I may keep it, and bring forth fruit by patient continu- 
ance in well doing. Amen. 

MAKE me to know Thy will, O God, and to wallr 
obediently in the same, until I come into Thine 
everlasting kingdom. Amen. 



XI. PRAYERS AND COLLECTS RESPECTING 
BAPTISM. 

Baptism is the first of the two great sacraments ordained by the 
Lord Jesus. He has commanded tlie making of disciples oj all net - 
tions, " baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Soft, 
and of the Holy Ghost"— Matt. 28 : 19. To be a disciple, then, ac- 
cording to Christ's appointment, it is necessary for every one to sub- 
mit to Baptisyn, to be baptized, and to keep to thai Baptism, in which 
God gives and seals unto us all needful grace, and all the blessings 
of eternal salvation. 

Baptism is one of the most precious things we Christians have. 
" Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus 
Christ were baptized into His death f Therefore we are buried with 
Him by Baptism into death : thai like as Christ was raised up from 
the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in 
newness oflifs. For if we have been planted together in the likeness 
of His death, we shall be also in the likeness of His resurrection."— 
Rom. 6 : 3-5. " In the Ark eight souls were saved by water, the like 
figure whereunto Baptism doth also now save us by the resurrection 
of Jesus Christ."— 1 Pet. 3 : 20, 21. " He that believelh and is bap- 
tized shall be saved."— M ark 16 : 16. 

On Oxe's Baptism. 
A LMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, who in Thy 
-"- righteous judgment didst condemn the unbelieving 
world by the flood, but out of Thy great mercy didst 
save believing Noah through the same ; look graciously 
upon me, and bless me with true faith, that through the 
healing flood of Baptism whatsoever in me pertaineth 
to the old Adam may be drowned and destroyed, and 
whatsoever pertaineth to the New Man be made to come 
forth to live in righteousness and purity before Thee 
forever. Amen. 
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GOD, who hast bestowed upon me the perfect grace 
of Baptism ; by Thy Holy Spirit dispose my heart 
to the attainment of everlasting bliss ; through Jesus 
Christ my Lord. Amen. 

A LMIGHTY AND MOST MEECIFUL GOD, who in a 
-£*• wonderful sacrament hast joined together water 
and the Word, that it might work and pledge the forgive- 
ness of sins, deliver from death and the devil, and confer 
everlasting salvation on all of them that believe ; help 
me so to embrace and cleave to the same, that I may be 
cleansed from all sin, and not be defrauded of any prom- 
ises. Amen. 

HOLY FATHEE, who hast called me by Thy grace, 
and put upon me Thy great Name ; protect me un- 
ceasingly by Thy help, that, being born of water and of 
the Spirit, I may never be plucked away from the power 
of Thy Kingdom. Amen. 

For Eestoration to the Geace of Baptism. 

ALMIGHTY AND MOST MEECIFUL FATHEE, 
whose gifts and promises are without repentance ; 
let Thy merciful forgiveness be toward Thine erring 
child ; that wherein I have departed from my Baptismal 
consecration, I may be restored by Thy favor ; through 
Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

At Confirmation. 
TTELP me, O gracious Father, by the witness of a 
■*-■*■ good confession to stand firm in Thy Name, and 
not be overcome by the lying-in-wait of any adversaries. 
Amen. 

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66 Srtptism. 

OGOD, who hast given to me to be buried with Christ 
by Baptism into death, that like as He was raised 
up from the dead by the glory of the Father even so I 
also should walk in newness of life ; uphold me in the 
confession of my Lord before men, that He also may 
confess me before Thee and the holy angels. Amen. 

For the Consummation of the Grace of Baptism. 

OGOD, who restorest unto men eternal life by the 
Eesurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead ; fulfil 
the ineffable mystery of Thy loving kindness, that, when 
He cometh in His majesty, as Thou hast regenerated me 
by Water and the Holy Ghost, Thou mayest also clothe 
me with a blessed immortality ; through the same Jesus 
Christ my Lord. Amen. 

ALMIGHTY GOD, the Author of all grace and good- 
ness ; sanctify me wholly, that my whole spirit, 
soul and body, may become a living temple of the Holy 
Ghost. Perfect Thy strength in my weakness ; purify 
me from all corruptions ; grant me that faith which over- 
corn eth the world, and ever preserve me by Thy prevent- 
ing and restraining mercy unto everlasting life ; through 
Jesus Christ. Amen. 

For the Recovery of those who have Wandered. 

BY Thy mercy, O Lord, pity those who have departed 
from Thy holy Covenant, and by Thy grace recover 
them to their consecration to Thee, that they may not 
lose the treasures of Thy great salvation. Amen. 



XII. PRAYERS AND COLLECTS RELATING TO 
THE LORD'S SUPPER. 

This is the second and highest sacrament ordained by the Lord 
Jesus, in which He mysteriously gives us His Body to eat, and 
His Blood to drink, for the strengthening of our faith and the special 
pledge of participation in his glory. Giving the bread, He said, 
" This is my Body," and giving the cup, He said," This is my Blood, 
of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of 
sins." — Matt. 26 : 26-28. " The Cup of blessing which we bless, is 
it not the communion of the blood of Christ 1 The bread which we 
break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? " — 1 Cor. 10 : 
16. " Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup 
of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of tJie 
Lord."— I Cor. 10:27. 

Jt is an ordinance of great solemnity and of sublime worth to 
the soul, and needs to be observed with much scrupulousness, prep- 
aration and devoutness. We cannot fulfil Christ's commands and 
omit it, and it is of great consequence to our salvation that we be in 
readiness to receive it when the time for its administration comes. 

All commxinicants should be particular to attend the Church ser- 
vices preparatory to this sacrament, and enter earnestly into the 
same, as part of the ready-making to receive this holy Supper. 

Preparations for Communion. 

OLORD GOD, to Whose likeness I have been created, 
and by Whose grace I have been redeemed ; assist 
me with Thy Holy Spirit, with due reverence and devo- 
tion to approach the sacred mysteries of Thy Table. 
Amen. 

OLORD, my God, Who hast called me after the Name 
of Thy Son, and given me Baptism unto regenera- 
tion ; make me worthy to come to the Communion of 
His Body and Blood. Amen. 

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68 ®l)c £or5's Supper. 

TTELPme, O Lord, diligently to examine and prove 
*-■*■ myself, as St. Paul exhorteth, that so I may eat of 
that bread and drink of that cup, not unto my con- 
demnation, but to the comfort and strengthening of my 
soul unto everlasting life. Amen. 

TTOLY things are for holy persons; but, behold, I am 
-■--I- a sinful being. I have broken Thy commandments. 
I have deserved Thy wrath. Have mercy upon me, O 
God, and remember not my sins against me. O God, the 
Father in heaven ; have mercy upon me ! O God, the 
Son, Eedeemer of the world; have mercy upon me! O 
God the Holy Ghost, the Comforter ; have mercy upon 
me, and grant me Thy peace. Amen. 

T DO not presume to come to Thy Table, O merciful 
J- God, trusting in my own righteousness but in Thy 
manifold and great mercies. I am not worthy so much 
as to gather up the crumbs under Thy Table. But Thou 
art the same Lord, whose property is always to have 
mercy. Grant me, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the 
flesh and drink the blood of Thy dear Son my Lord and 
Saviour, that my sinful body may be made clean by His 
body, and my soul washed through His most precious 
blood, and that I may evermore dwell in Him, and He 
in me. Amen. 

\ LMIGHTY GOD, true Father, Whose compassions 
-"■ are infinite ; Whose Only Begotten Son has given 
His life upon the cross as the propitiation for my sins, 
and paid the whole debt of them ; with all my heart I 
trust in Him, and hope through Thy mercy. Amen. 



tfje Cor&'s Stopper. 69 

Ejaculations While Others Are Communing. 

OLOED my God, Whom have I in heaven but Thee ; 
and on earth there is none that I desire beside Thee. 

As the hart panteth after the water-brooks, so panteth 
my soul after Thee, O God, my God. 

Blessed Saviour, Thou hast bought me with the price of 
Thy blood, for Thy mercy's sake help me, and suffer not 
my soul to perish. 

Help and accept me in the renewal of my covenant 
with Thee, O Lord, that I may ever glorify Thee in my 
body and spirit which are Thine. 

By Thy cross and passion, O Christ, be merciful to my 
unrighteousness, and remember not my sins against me. 

By Thy crucifying and death for me, deliver me from 
the powers of sin and death ; and by Thy cleansing blood 
purge my conscience from dead works, to serve Thee in 
holiness and righteousness all my days. 

O Lord, upon Thy mercy alone do I rest my soul ; com- 
fort, strengthen and establish me in the true faith of 
Thy victory for my salvation, and keep me by Thine 
abundant grace unto life everlasting. Amen. 

The Act of Participation. 

mien the administrant says the words : 

This is the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ, etc. 
This is the Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, etc. 

The recipient should say, mentally at least: 

Amen. 

And thus appropriate both the confession and the treasure of this 
Iwly sacrament. 



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After Partakixg. 
"DLESSED be Thy Name, merciful Father, God of all 
grace, for Thine inestimable compassion, and the 
pledges of Thy forgiveness which I have now received ! 
Renew and keep my soul by the same to life eternal. 
Amen. 

Q LORD, my God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, One 
^ God forever and ever; make me always to seek 
and love Thee, and by this Holy Communion now re- 
ceived never to depart from Thee ; for Thou art good, 
and beside Thee there is none else. Amen. 

"D Y these most sacred Mysteries which I have now re- 
ceived, grant me, O God, a right faith, a firm hope, 
and perfect love; keep my life full of virtue in the praise 
of Thee; and when the hour of my departure comes, re- 
ceive me unto Thyself, that I may see Thy face, world 
without end. Amen. 

r\ BLESSED SAVIOUR, Who hast again vouchsafed to 
^ feed me with the heavenly food of Thy precious 
Body and Blood ; accept my most hearty thanks for these 
wonders of Thy love to me ; raise my soul to that stead- 
fast love of Thee, that I may never offend against such 
riches of mercy ; and so strengthen me while yet in this 
corrupt and dying body that no power of temptation 
may overcome me, and no frailty of my nature de- 
prive me of Thy continual favor. 
Our Father Who art in heaven, etc. 



XIII. PEAYEES AND COLLECTS FOE PABTICU- 
LAE TIMES AND OCCASIONS. 

At the Beginning of a New Year. 

OLOED GOD ALMIGHTY, Whose years fail not, and 
Whose mercies are everlasting ; grant me grace to 
spend this year as Thy devoted servant, according to 
Thy good pleasure. Amen. 

OLOED JESUS CHEIST, the Head of every begin- 
ning ; grant that with faithful heart I may pass the 
year on which I now enter, and in all things walk well- 
pleasing to Thee, Who livest and reignest with the 
Father and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world with- 
out end. Amen. 

OGOD the Father, Almighty and Everlasting, be 
pleased to crown this year with Thy goodness. Fill 
the earth with fruit, and Thy Church with prosperity. 
Keep my body from disease and harm, and my soul from 
sinning against Thee. Take away all scandals and 
causes of offence, and remove far off all manner of ca- 
lamities ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

On One's Birthday. 
\ LMIGHTY GOD, the Maker and Preserver of all 
■£*■ things, by whom I was shapen, and by whose good 
Providence I have been preserved all my days; accept 
my humble thanks and praises for Thy manifold mercies 
in bringing me to the completion of another year of my 
life, and grant me wisdom to know whereunto I was 
born, and Thy holy will concerning me, that, in enter- 
ing upon a new term of my existence, I may possess Thy 

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72 particular ®imcs an& (Occasions. 



favor, spend the remainder of my time here in doing 
Thy pleasure, finish my course in true faith, and at the 
last be born into the life eternal ; through Jesus Christ 
my Lord. Amen. 

A LMIGHTY GOD, in Whose hand my time is, teach 
me the measure of my days what it is, that I may 
consider aright the things that belong to my peace, and 
pass this new year of my life, and all the days of my 
appointed time, in the comforting hope of everlasting 
life in heaven. Amen. 

In Time of Wab. 

r\ GOD, the Defender of the defenceless, and the Pro- 
^ tector of all Thy faithful people ; protect me and 
mine from the ruthless storms of war, and from all fear 
of the enemy ; that all disturbance being quelled by Thy 
mighty power, I may serve Thee with mind free from 
distraction or alarm; through Jesus Christ my Lord. 
Amen. 

f\ LOKD, let the invincible defence of Thy Power be 
^ the bulwark of Thy faithful people; that they, 
being ever devoted to Thee with pious affection, may be 
freed from the assaults of enemies, and continually per- 
severe in Thy grace; through Jesus Christ my Lord. 
Amen. 

f~\ GOD, the Maker of the universe, by Whose com- 
mand the whole course of the world proceeds ; in 
Thy goodness be present to my prayers, and vouchsafe 
to these troublous times the tranquillity of peace ; and so 
order the course of Thy Providence that, with unceasing 



particular Simes avib (Occasions. 73 

exultation, Thy people may rejoice in giving praise to 
Thy mercy. Amen. 

r\ GOD, help and comfort those who suffer on the field 
^ of battle, and let Thy mercy be upon all them that 
in their extremity call upon Thee. Amen. 

OGOD, bring to nought the counsels of them that war 
upon our peace, and deliver us with Thy great sal- 
vation. Amen. 

In Time of Pestilence or Danger. 

OGOD, the Eefuge and Strength of Thy children ; be- 
hold in Thy mercy Thy feeble and dependent 
creature, who flies to Thee for succor and protection. 
Be pleased to uphold and strengthen me in body and 
soul, that, surely trusting in Thy defence, I may not be 
afraid for the terror by night, nor for the arrow that 
flieth by day ; nor fear for the pestilence that walketh 
in darkness, nor for the destruction that wasteth at 
noonday. Amen. 

r\ LOED, MY GOD ; when my sorrows are enlarged, 
^-' make haste for my deliverance, and bring me out of 
all these troubles ; and though heart and flesh fail me, 
bring Thou my soul to life eternal ; through Jesus Christ 
my Lord. Amen. 

OLOED GOD ALMIGHTY ! Thy righteous wrath and 
manifold punishments I have richly deserved ; yet 
I entreat Thee, most merciful Father, remember not the 
sins of my youth, nor my many transgressions ; but out 
of Thine unspeakable goodness, grace, and mercy, defend 



74 particular OTimes and Occasions. 



me from all harm and danger of body and soul ; through 
Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

Q LORD, mercifully drive away from Thy people the 

destructive fury of disease, together with their sins ; 
that as Thou deservedly scourgest them when they go 
astray, Thou mayest cherish them with Thv pity when 
they are brought back. Amen. 

Q LORD, give ear to the de rout supplications of Thy 
people, and mercifully turn the ills that afflict 
them; that the hearts of men may know that these 
scourges proceed from Thy indignation, and cease by 
Thy compassion. Amen. 

f\ LORD, Who correctest with discipline and cherishest 
with forgiveness, Who healest with smiting and 
strengthenest in healing ; grant that, having tasted Thy 
sweetness by faith, I may enjoy the fulness of Thy de- 
lights in the day of retribution ; through Thy mercy. 
Amen. 

In Time of Tempest or Earthquake. 
Q LORD, my God, be Thou my Defence, and keep me 
in safety ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

f\ GOD, protect me amid these terrors, and save the 
^ soul that cleaves to Thee, through Jesus Christ. 
Amen. 

mHE winds obey Thee, O God, and the earth trembleth 
- 1 - at Thy word. Silence their tumult, O most Mighty, 
and deliver me, that I be not overwhelmed by Thy 
wrath. Amen. 



Particular ®imes anb dDccasions. 75 

UNDER the shadow of Thy wings I trust, O Thou 
Almighty Euler of the world ! Let not Thy mercy 
fail me, nor Thy peace depart from me; for Christ's 
sake. Amen. 

GREAT is Thy Power, and Thy Majesty, O God ! Thou 
art my Rock and my Fortress ; of whom shall I be 
afraid ! Thou art my salvation ; wherefore should I fear ! 
In Thee will I trust though the earth be removed, and 
though the mountains be cast into the midst of the sea. 
Amen. 

THHY praise, O God, shall ever be in my mouth ; for 
-*■ Thou art good, and Thy mercy endureth forever. 
Amen. 

In Time of Darkness and Deep Distress. 

DEAR LORD AND SAVIOUR, Who earnest into the 
world To seek and to save that which was lost ; lift up 
my soul from its depression and darkness ; refresh me with 
Thy mercy ; and suffer not the enemy to triumph over 
me, O Lord, my Strength and my Redeemer. Amen. 

MERCIFUL SAVIOUR, Who hast promised not to 
break the bruised reed, nor quench' the smoking 
wick ; pity Thine unworthy servant whose spirit is sore 
broken. My sins and my iniquities are heavy upon me, 
let me not perish everlastingly ; give me hope in Thy 
mercy, for therein do I trust. Amen. 

OLORD MY GOD, cut me not off from the cheering 
light of Thy countenance, as my sins have de- 
served ; and for Jesus' sake hide not Thy face from me. 
Amen. 



76 iTor particular ®imes ano (Occasions. 



TJELP me, O most merciful Father, and say unto my 
soul, "I am Thy salvation;" that I may yet hope 
in Thee, Who art the Health of my countenance and my 
God. Amen. 

In Time of Penitential Humiliation. 
A LMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, Who art of 
•**■ purer eyes than to look with allowance upon sin, 
cover my sins with the righteousness of Jesus Christ,' 
that they may no more come against me forever. Amen! 
f\ GOD, without Whose mercy I am undone by reason 
\J of my many sins ; give me not over to the everlast- 
ing death which I have merited, but save me out of all 
tribulations ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
JJEAR my prayer, O merciful Father, to Whom I make 
acknowledgment of my sins, and cast me not away 
from Thy favor and Thy most gracious deliverance ; 
for Jesus Christ my Redeemer's sake. Amen. 
JpOR the sake of the bitter sufferings and death of Thy 
dear Son, pardon mine iniquity, O God, for it is 
great ; and lift me up by the refreshing of Thy Holy 
Spirit, that I may truly serve Thee, and ever give glory 
to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, one Almighty 
and Eternal God, world without end. Amen. 

In Time of Sickness. 

ALMIGHTY AND MOST MERCIFUL GOD, Who hast 

seen fit to lay Thine hand upon me ; grant that my 

bodily sufferings may make better my heart, by leadin- 

me into closer communion with Thyself; through Jesus 

Christ my Lord. Amen. 



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OTHOU Father of spirits, Who chastenest whom 
Thou lovest, and scourgest every son whom Thou 
receivest ; endue me with patience and resignation, 
that I may humble myself under Thy mighty hand, and 
in true faith, hope and charity await the issue of Thy 
good will and pleasure. Amen. 

OGOD, Who hast shown that here I have no continu- 
ing city ; assist my soul in the seeking of one to 
come ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 







GOD, in Thee have I trusted, let me never be con- 
founded. Amen. 



OGOD, the God of all grace, Who hast called me unto 
Thine eternal glory by Christ Jesus ; knowing that 
shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, and go hence, 
I beseech Thee to perfect Thy work in me, that, when 
the earthly house of this tabernacle is dissolved, I may 
be clothed upon with that house which is from heaven ; 
through the same Jesus Christ, my adorable Lord and 
Saviour. Amen. 

TNTO Thy hands, O Father, I commit my soul and 
■*■ body, praying evermore to be numbered with those 
whom Thou hast redeemed, and in life and death to 
praise the Eternal Name of the Father, the Son, and the 
Holy Ghost. Amen. 

HEAL my body and restore me to life, O God, if such 
be Thy gracious will; but above all grant me 
thorough healing for my soul, that I may live with Thee 
forever ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 



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In Time of Nearing Death. 
"DLESSED JESUS, Who diedst upon the cross for me; 
•U let that death of Thine serve to sweeten mine, that 
when I pass through the waters they may not overflow 
me. Amen. 

"TvEAR SAVIOUR! when Thou hadst overcome the 
U sharpness of death, Thou didst open the kingdom 
of heaven to all believers. I pray Thee, therefore, help 
Thy servant whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy pre- 
cious blood, and make me to be numbered with Thy 
saints in glory everlasting. Amen. 

C\ BLESSED JESUS. Who hast loved me, and washed 
^ me from my sins in Thine own blood, receive my 
spirit. Amen. 

rTlHANKS be unto God Who giveth us the victory, 
-■- through our Lord Jesus Christ. Thou hast re- 
deemed me, O Lord God of truth. Amen and Amen. 



XIV. PRAYERS AND COLLECTS FOR OCCASIONS 
OF THANKSGIVING. 

General Thanksgiving. 
TT is truly meet, right, and salutary, that I should at 
-*• all times, and in all places, give thanks unto Thee, 
O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty Everlasting God ; there- 
fore, with Angels and Archangels, and with all the Com- 
pany of heaven, I laud and magnify Thy glorious Name ; 
evermore praising Thee, and saying : Holy, Holy, Holy, 
Lord God of Sabaoth ; Heaven and earth are full of Thy 



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glory ; Hosanna in the highest. Blessing, and honor, 
and glory, and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the 
throne, and unto the Lamb forever and ever. Amen. 

On Deliverance from Peril and Danger. 

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, Who healest 
by chastening, and preservest by pardoning ; grant 
to Thy suppliant, that I may both rejoice in the comfort 
of the tranquillity I have desired, and also use the gift 
of Thy peace for the effectual amendment of my life ; 
through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

On Eecovery from Serious Sickness. 
A LMIGHTY GOD, the God of my life, and my portion 
-*-*• forever ; it is by Thy merciful goodness that I live, 
therefore I praise Thee from the depths of my soul, and 
pray for grace to bless Thy Name with abounding good 
works ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

On Passing the Perils of Childbirth. 
A LMIGHTY AND MOST MEECIFUL GOD, Who 
•£*- hast. heard my voice and my supplications; accept 
my humble thanksgiving for Thy great goodness to me 
and mine, in bringing me safely through all my pains 
and perils. Amen. 

On the Birth of a Child. 
T THANK Thee, O gracious Father, for the child Thou 
•*■ hast given me. Bestow upon it Thy grace, that its 
life may be spared, that it may become a useful member 
of Thy holy family, and a blessing to the world ; through 
Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 



80 ifor Occasions of $t)anksgu)ing. 

Thanksgiving for Parents and Guardians. 

I THANK Thee, O Lord God Almighty, for Thy mani- 
fold goodness, grace, and blessing bestowed upon me 
through those whose parental care has been over me. 
Reward them richly for their pains, and cast them not 
away in the time of old age. Amen. 

Thanksgiving for Prosperity. 

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, from Whom 
cometh down every good and every perfect gift ; I 
thank Thee for the good success and prosperity Thou 
hast given me; and .pray Thee for grace to do justly, 
love mercy, and walk humbly with my God ; through 
Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

On Safe Return from a Journey. 
f\ GOD, All-powerful and ever Gracious ; praise be to 
^ Thy holy Name, that Thou hast preserved my going 
out, and my coming in. Help me, O Father, to show my 
thanks by the keeping of Thy commandments ; through 
Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

For Creation, Preservation, and Redemption. 

A LMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD; I bless 
-"■ Thee for my creation, preservation, and all the 
blessings of this life ; but above all, for Thine inestim- 
able love in the redemption of the world by my Lord 
and Saviour Jesus Christ, for the means of grace, and for 
the hope of glory. And I beseech Thee, give me that 
due sense of all Thy mercies, that my heart may be un- 
feignedly thankful, and that I may show forth Thy 
praise, not only with my lips, but in my life; that 






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walking before Thee in holiness and righteousness all 
my days, I may enjoy the testimony of a good conscience, 
be sustained and comforted under the troubles of this 
life, and finally be received into Thine everlasting King- 
dom, through Thine infinite mercy in Jesus Christ my 
Lord. Amen. 







XV. PEAYEES AND COLLECTS FOE USE BY 
PAETICULAE PEESONS. 

For the Use of a Child. 
TIT Y FATHEE, Who art in heaven, Who hast made me 
-"-*- and all things, and dost keep me every night and 
every day ; teach me to love and fear Thee, and bless 
me now and always. Amen. 

GOD, bless my father and mother, my dear friends, 
and everybody ; for Jesus' sake. Amen. 

Tj^OEGIVE me, O Lord, for the wrong that I have done, 
*■ and take me when I die to be with my Saviour in 
heaven. Amen. 

For the Use of a Young Person. 

A LMIGHTY GOD, the Father in heaven, help me to 

-^- remember my Creator in the days of my youth, and 

truly to love and fear Thee all the days of my life. 

Amen, 

GEANT me grace, O God, always to reverence and 
obey Thy Holy word, that I may become useful in 
my day and generation, and come to everlasting happi- 
ness in heaven ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 



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OGOD, Who hast called me into being, and Whose 
grace and mercy I need every hour ; guide, support, 
and strengthen me in all the dangers and temptations 
that surround me, that I fall not into the condemnation 
of the wicked. Amen. 

GRACIOUS FATHEE, make me truly Thy child, 
that, seeking Thee early, I may find Thee my ever 
faithful Lord and Eedeemer. Amen. 

Fob the Use of a Student. 
A LMIGHTY GOD, source of all light and wisdom ; 
-£*■ look graciously upon me, and prosper and direct me 
in my studies, that they may redound to Thy glory, and 
my present and eternal good ; through Jesus Christ my 
Lord. Amen. 

Tj^NLIGHTEN me, O God, by Thy truth, and quicken 
J-^ my understanding by Thy Holy Spirit, that I may 
increase in knowledge and in the love and fear of Thee. 
Amen. 

TJAVE mercy upon me, O God, and breathe into me 
■*--'- the Spirit of Jesus, that as He gave His heart to 
His Father's business, and increased in wisdom and in 
favor with God and Man, I also through fear of the 
Lord may get understanding, and the knowledge of God. 
Amen. 

For the Use of One Engaged in Business. 
INTERNAL AND EVER BLESSED SON OF GOD, 
-"-^ Who hast taught us that no man can serve two mas- 
ters, and that it is not possible to serve God and Mam- 
mon ; mercifully incline my heart to Thy truth, that I 



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may seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteous- 
ness, and so follow and keep Thy Word as always to be 
Thy servant indeed. Amen. 

ALMIGHTY GOD, Who givest both the skill and the 
power to devise and accomplish useful purposes ; 
grant unto Thy servant health both of mind and body, 
that he may love Thee with his whole strength, and 
with his whole heart perform those things which are 
pleasing to Thee ; through Jesus Christ. Amen. 

SUFFEE me not, O merciful Father, to fall into the 
snares and temptations of those who haste to be rich ; 
and grant me Thy Holy Spirit, that I may follow after 
justice, faith, love, patience and meekness, to the praise 
of Thy holy Name. Amen. 

Fob the Use of One in Choosing a Companion. 

A LMIGHTY GOD, Father in heaven, from whom is 
■*-*- every good wife and every faithful husband ; mer- 
cifully grant the aid and determinations of Thy Holy 
Spirit so to sanctify me, that in making choice and de- 
cision for a companion of my life, Thy wisdom may be 
my guide, and Thy favor be my reward, through Jesus 
Christ my Lord. Amen. 

For the Use of a Husband. 
A LMIGHTY GOD, to whom it hath seemed good that 
■£*• man should not be alone ; behold me with Thy gra- 
cious favor, and bless the wife Thou hast given me ; that 
serving Thee faithfully, we may happily walk together, 
enjoy Thy manifold mercies in this life, and not fail of 
eternal blessedness ; through Jesus Christ. Amen, 



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Fob the Use of a Wife. 

ALMIGHTY GOD, who madest man of the dust of the 
earth, and woman out of his side to be a help meet 
for him ; behold me with Thy gracious favor and in Thy 
mercy bless and preserve that dear person whom Thou 
hast given to be my husband, that his life may be long, 
useful, holy and happy, and that, having faithfully 
served Thee in this life, we may have our perfect con- 
summation and bliss in Thine everlasting Kingdom ; 
through Jesus Christ. Amen. 

For the Use of an Expected Mother. 
"O EGARD Thine handmaid in mercy, O God, and be my 
*-* Helper and Strength amid the perils that surround 
me, keep my mind in perfect peace through steadfast 
faith in Thee, and when mine hour comes, support me 
in my pains, and grant me a safe and speedy deliverance ; 
through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

For Use of One in a Subordinate Station. 
f\ GOD, Father in heaven, Who hast ordained various 
^ relations and conditions for Thy children; give 
me grace always to accept with cheerful and thankful 
heart what Thy wisdom and goodness assign to me; 
and as the blessed Master took upon Him the form of a 
servant, yet lives and reigns in heaven, grant that with 
ready mind I may fulfil my duty here, and by His 
mercy come to the blessedness of life eternal. Amen. 

For the Use of One Going on a Journey. 

A LMIGHTY GOD, the Father of all them that put 

•£*- their trust in Thee, the Ruler of nature, the Hearer 

of prayer, and the Guardian of the righteous ; have me 



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in Thy holy keeping, that no evil befall me in body or 
soul, and that surely trusting in Thy protection I may 
be furthered by Thy gracious help, and seasonably re- 
turn in safety ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

Fob the Use of One on Sea. 

ALMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, the Eefuge 
and Protector of the sons of men, who spreadest 
out the heavens and rulest the raging of the sea ; pre- 
serve and keep me amid the perils of the great deep ; 
especially deliver me from sin and from despair of Thy 
mercy, that with heart set to do Thy will I may have 
all confidence in Thy gracious protection, and surmount 
all fear by fear of Thee ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. 
Amen. 

For the Use of One in Prosperity. 

GEACIOUS FATHEE in heaven, fill my heart with 
love and gratitude for Thy manifold mercies, and 
give me that due sense of the account I must render for 
the same, that, as a good and faithful steward, I may 
rightly improve and administer Thy gifts, and not fail 
of eternal riches ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

For the Use of a Parent. 

OGOD, Who hast said that children are a heritage 
from the Lord ; aid me by Thy Holy Spirit to set 
a right example before those whom Thou hast given me, 
to surround them with good and wholesome influences, 
to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the 
Lord, and to lead their souls in the way of everlasting 
life ; through Jesus Christ my Lord, Amen. 



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For the Use of One Under Great Responsibilities, 

or Engaged with High and Difficult Duties. 

A LMIGHTY GOD, the Disposer of all things, with 



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Whom is the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, 



the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge 
and of the fear of the Lord ; have mercy upon me, and 
make me of quick understanding in Thy fear, that be- 
ing taught of Thee I may not be left to my own erring 
spirit, but always be led in the way I should go, to the 
praise of Thy holy Name ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. 
Amen. 

For the Use of a Physician. 

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, Who by 
Thy Holy Spirit givest manifold gifts unto Thy 
servants ; have mercy upon me, and grant me Thy Holy 
Spirit to sanctify me in body and soul, and to increase 
in me the gift of healing, that I may effectually exercise 
the same ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

For the Use of a Counsellor or Advocate. 
TjWERLASTING AND ALMIGHTY SAVIOUR, whose 
•^ Name is Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, 
The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace, and Who 
by Thy great mercy hast become my Advocate ; be gra- 
cious to me, and send forth Thy Holy Spirit into my soul 
to sanctify my mind and body, that I may always know, 
counsel and maintain the right, and never err from Thy 
Law. Amen. 

For the Use of a Church Officer. 
A LMIGHTY GOD, Who for the edifying of Thy 
-*•*- Church hast ordained various helps and govern- 
ments, and set therein every member as it has pleased 



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Thee ; have mercy upon me, and grant me Thy Holy 
Spirit to sanctify me in soul and body, that I may set 
before Thy people a good example, and exercise my office 
with faithfulness and all humility ; through Jesus Christ 
my Lord. Amen. 

Foe the Use of a Teacher of the Young. 
TpTEENAL AND EVEE BLESSED GOD, Who teachest 
J-^ man knowledge; grant me Thy Holy Spirit to 
sanctify me in soul and body, that I may be able to 
guide and instruct those whom Thou hast committed to 
my care, that they may be led into the way of truth, 
and learn to walk in Thy fear ; through Jesus Christ my 
Lord. Amen. 

For the Use of Pastors and Ministers. 
A LMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, Who hast 
-^*- created me, and called me to salvation in Christ 
Jesus, and made me a preacher of Thy Gospel, a shepherd 
of Thy flock, and a steward of Thy sacred mysteries; have 
mercy upon me, and grant me Thy Holy Spirit to sanc- 
tify my soul and body, that I may realize the solemnity 
of my office, and fulfil its duties faithfully with con- 
stant reference to the coming again of my Saviour to 
reckon with His servants. Amen. 

f\ GOD, the Creator and Euler of the World, Who in 
^ Thine infinite mercies hast granted me to serve 
Thy heavenly mysteries ; favorably regard the prayers 
of Thy servant, and send down Thy Holy Spirit, the 
Comforter, to strengthen me, to guide me into all truth, 
and to work in me that sufficiency for my office which 
of myself I cannot have, that I may teach, guide, feed, 



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watch over, and nurture the immortal souls committed 
unto me, and that I may give account of them with joy ■ 
through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

Q GOD, have mercy upon Thine unworthy servant, 
and so replenish me with Thy heavenly grace, 
that in all ways, in all things, and in all times, I may do 
the work which Thou hast assigned me, and approve 
myself unto Thee a workman that needeth not to be 
ashamed. Amen. 

T>E merciful, O God, to the people to whom I minister 
-^ in holy things, and to me Thy servant, that I may 
afford to them an example of a right conversation, and 
that my ministry may have its reward in their everlast- 
ing salvation ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 

Q GOD, the Fountain of goodness, and Source of all 
kindness, Who dost not straightway condemn the 
smner, but waitest compassionately for his repentance ; 
wash away the foulness of my offences and cleanse the 
thoughts of my heart by Thy Holy Spirit, and make me 
meet to perform the office laid upon me; that I, who 
have unworthily undertaken and tremblingly execute 
the ministration of Thy house, may be rendered strong 
to perform it, and be found justified among those who 
have pleased Thee; through Jesus Christ my Lord! 
Amen. 

TTELP and bless me, O God, in the study of Thy most 
holy Word, that I may have a right knowledge 
of Thy truth, and preach it in right spirit, to the edifi- 
cation of Thy people ; through Jesus Christ my Lord 
Amen. 



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A LMIGHT Y AND MOST MEECIFUL FATHEE, Who 
-£*- hast commanded Thy servants to watch, as they 
know not what hour their Lord cometh ; graciously as- 
sist me by Thy heavenly grace to give to Thy household 
meat in due season, that when my Lord cometh I may 
be found so doing, and inherit the blessing of a faithful 
and wise servant. Amen. 

OHOLY, true and ever blessed Saviour, Who hast 
the key of David, and settest an open door which 
no man can shut before them that keep the word of Thy 
patience, and have not denied Thy Name ; strengthen me 
to understand Thy Word, to hold it faithfully, and to 
preach it truly, that with Thy favored people I may be 
kept from the hour of temptation, and not fail to receive 
Thy great and precious promises. Amen. 

LOOK down from heaven, O Christ, on Thy flock, and 
upon the lambs of Thy fold, and bless them in 
their souls and their bodies, that all who are marked by 
Thy Baptism may be Thine in the day of judgment. 
Amen. 

GKACIOUSLY cast Thy light, O Lord, upon Thy 
Church, that Thy flock may everywhere go on and 
prosper, and its Pastors by Thy governance become ac- 
ceptable to Thy majesty, Who, with the Father and the 
Holy Ghost, livest and reignest, world without end. 
Amen. 



PART THIRD. 
®l)e $ol£ promises. 

Jesus our Lord, according to his divine power hath 
given unto us all things that pertain to life and godli- 
ness, through the knowledge of hlm that hath called 
us to glory and virtue : whereby are given unto us ex- 
ceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye 
might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped 
the corruption that is in the world.— 2 pet. 1 \ 2-4. 

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let 
us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh 
and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of god.— 2 cor. 
7:1. 

FOR ALL THE PROMISES OF GOD IN CHRIST ARE YEA, AND IN 

Him Amen, unto the glory of God.— 2 Cor. 1 : 20. 

Prayer for Strength to Grasp the Promises. 

A LMIGHTY GOD, heavenly Father, who hast given 
•£*- unto Thy people exceeding great and precious 
promises ; grant the aid of Thy Holy Spirit that I may 
lay hold on the same, and be always comforted and as- 
sured by the greatness of Thy mercy against all evils ; 
through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen. 

Against the Fear of Trouble. 
rpHOU art my hiding-place ; Thou shalt preserve me 
■*■ from trouble : Thou shalt compass me about with 
songs of deliverance. — Ps. 32 : 6, 7. 

There shall no evil happen to the just. — Prov. 12 : 21. 
For the Lord is a sun and shield : the Lord will j^ive 
grace and glory : no good thing will he withhold from 
them that walk uprightly. — Ps. 84 : 11. 
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In the Experience of Trouble. 
T WILL turn their mourning into joy, and will com- 
-*■ fort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow. 
— Jeb. 31 : 13. 

Many are the afflictions of the righteous: hut the 
Lord delivereth him out of them all. — Ps. 34 : 19. 

I shall yet praise Him who is the health of my coun- 
tenance and my God. — Ps. 42 : 11. 

Thou shalt quicken me again, and hring me up again 
from the depths of the earth.— Ps. 71 : 20. 

In the Continuance of Trouble. 
rriHE Lord is my Eock, and my Fortress, and my De- 
■*• liverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will 
trust ; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, my 
high tower.— Ps. 18 : 2. 

The Lord will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge 
in times of trouble. — Ps. 9 : 9. 

Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain 
thee : He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. 
— Ps. 55 : 22. 

As the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our conso- 
lation also aboundeth by Christ. — 2 Cor. 1 : 5. 

In Threatened Sickness. 

SEEVE the Lord thy God, and He shall bless thy 
bread, and thy water. And I will take sickness 
away from the midst of Thee.— Ex. 23 : 25. 

Let them turn every one from his evil way, and from 
the violence that is in their hands. Who can tell if God 
will turn and repent, and turn away from His fierce 
anger?— Jonah 3 : 8, 9. 



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In Sickness. 

TOETURN unto the Lord : for He hath torn, and He 
± - l> will heal.— Hos. 6 : 1. 

If any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which 
was right, and it profited me not, he will deliver his 
soul from going down to the pit, and his life shall see the 
light.— Job 33 : 27, 28. 

Behold, I will cure them, and will reveal unto them 
the abundance of peace and truth.— Jek. 33 : 6. 

In Sickness Long Continued. 
rnHE Lord is gracious, and full of compassion. He 
hath given meat to them that fear Him: He will 
ever be mindful of His covenant.— Ps. Ill : 4, 5. 

He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee : for 
my strength is made perfect in weakness.— 2 Cob. 12 : 9. 
The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of lan- 
guishing : Thou wilt make all his bed in sickness.— Ps 
41:3. 

In Thbeatening Death. 
YJ/'HAT man is he that desireth life, and loveth many 
days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue 
from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Depart from 
evil, and do good ; seek peace, and pursue it — Ps 34 • 
12-14. 

The fear of the Lord prolongeth days.— Pbov. 10:27. 

Ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the 
left. Ye shaU walk in all the ways which the Lord your 
God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it 
may be well with you.— Deut. 5 : 33. 



QL\)t fy oia promises. 



Against Deead of Want. 
fTlHE young lions do lack and suffer hunger : but they 
-*- that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. — 
Ps. 34 : 10. 

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteous- 
ness ; and all these things shall be added unto you. — 
Matt. 6 : 33. 

Trust in the Lord, and do good ; so shalt thou dwell 
in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. — Ps. 37 : 3. 

Against Threatening Famine, Poverty and 
Need. 

BEHOLD, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear 
Him, upon them that hope in His mercy ; to de- 
liver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in 
famine.— Ps. 33 : 18, 19. 

When the poor and needy seek water, and there is 
none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will 
hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. — 
Isa. 41 : 17. 
My God shall supply all your need. — Phil. 4 : 19. 

In Suffering from Enemies. 
fTIHE Lord your God ye shall fear ; and He shall deliver 
■*■ you out of the hands of all your enemies. — 2 Kings 
17 : 39. 

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; 
and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judg- 
ment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the 
servants of the Lord, — Isa. 54 : 17. 

Shall not God avenge His own elect, which cry day and 
night unto Him, though He bear long with them ? I 



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, 

tell you that He will avenge them speedily.— Luke 18 : 
7,8. 

Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 
Therefore if thine enemy hunger feed him ; if he thirst, 
give him drink : for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of 
fire on his head— Rom. 12 : 19, 20. 

Under Slander. 

BLESSED are ye, when men shall revile you, and per- 
secute you, and shall say all manner of evil against 
you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding 
glad : for great is your reward in heaven.— Matt. 5 : 11, 
12. 

Commit thy way unto the Lord ; trust also in Him ; 
and He shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, 
and thy j udgment as the noonday. — Ps. 37 : 5, 6. 

When a Stranger, Desolate or Friendless. 

THE Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, 
a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regard- 
eth not persons, nor taketh reward. He doth execute 
the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth 
the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.— Deut. 
10 : 17, 18. 

I will not leave you comfortless : I will come to you. 
— Jno. 14 : 18. 

Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your 
heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.— Ps. 31 : 24. 

In Sorrow and Alarm for Sin. 

TO this man will I look, even to him that is of a poor 
and contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.— 
Isa. GG ; 2, 



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Come now and let us reason together, saith the Lord : 
though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as 
snow. — Isa. 1 : 8. 

Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, 
and I will give you rest. — Matt. 11 : 28. 

Blessed are they that mourn : for they shall be com- 
forted.— Matt. 5 : 4. 

In Seeking God's Foegiveness. 
T N returning and rest shall ye be saved, in quietness 
-*- and in confidence shall be your strength. — Isa. 30 : 
15. 

Him that cometh unto Me I will in no wise cast out. 
— Jno. 6 : 37. 

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to for- 
give us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteous- 
ness.— 1 Jno. 1:9. 

Son, be of good cheer: thy sins be forgiven thee. — 
Matt. 9 : 2. 

The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin. — 

. 1 Jno. 1 : 7. 

In Exeecising Faith. 

WHOSOEVEK believeth on Him shall not be ashamed. 
— Eom. 10 : 11. 

The just shall live by faith.— Gal. 3 : 11. 

These things are written that ye might believe that 
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God ; and that believing 
ye might have life through His name. — Jno. 20 : 31. 

Ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ 
Jesus.— Gal. 3 : 26. 

To him that believeth on Him that justifieth the un- 
godly, his faith is counted for righteousness, — Eom. 4 : 5. 



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He that heareth My word, and believeth on Him that 
sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into 
condemnation ; but is passed from death unto life. — Jno. 
5:24. 

In Prayee. 

A SK, and it shall be given you ; seek, and ye shall 
-£*- find ; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. — 
Luke 11 : 9. 

Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.— Ps. 81 : 10. 

If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ye shall 
ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. — Jno. 
15:7. 

This is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if 
we ask anything according to His will, He heareth us : 
and if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we 
know that we have the petitions that are desired of 
Him.— 1 Jno. 5 : 14, 15. 

In Obedience and Good Works. 

YE are My friends, if ye do whatsoever I have com- 
manded you. — Jno. 15 : 14. 

Whosoever shall do the will of My Father which is in 
heaven, the same is My brother, and sister, and mother. 
—Matt. 12 : 50. 

We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto 
good works, which God hath before ordained that we 
should walk in them. — Eph. 2 : 10. 

If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. 
—Jno. 13 : 17. 

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and 
labor of love, which ye have showed toward His Name. 
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In humble Waiting on the Lord. 
T ET your loins be girded about, and your lights burn- 
-*-* ing ; and ye yourselves like unto men that wait for 
their Lord. Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord 
when He cometh shall find watching. — Luke 12 : 35-37. 

They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their 
strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; 
they shall run and not be weary ; and they shall walk, 
and not faint. — Isa. 40 : 31. 

Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his 
lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them 
meat in due season ? Blessed is that servant, whom his 
lord when he cometh shall find so doing. — Matt. 24 : 46, 
47. 

In that night there shall be two men in one bed ; the 
one shall be taken, and the other left. Two women shall 
be grinding together ; the one shall be taken, and the 
other left. Two men shall be in the field ; the one shall j 
be taken, and the other left. And they answered and 1 
said unto Him, Where [whither], Lord? And He said 
unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the 
eagles be' gathered together. — Luke 17 : 34-37. 

In the Fear of God. 

FTNTO you which fear My Name shall the Sun of 
^ righteousness arise with healing in His wings. — 
Mal. 4:2. 

Ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to 
fear ; but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby 
we cry, Abba, Father. — Bom. 8 : 15. 

The fear of the Lord is His treasure. — Isa. 33 : 6. 
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In the Exercise of Chaeity. 

IF ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly 
Father will also forgive you.— Matt. 6 : 14. 

Give, and it shall be given unto you ; good measure, 
pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, 
shall men give into your bosom. — Luke 6 : 38. 

The liberal soul shall be made fat— Prov. 11 : 25. 

All the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this : Thou 
shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. — Gal. 5 : 14. 

He that dwelleth in love, dwelleth in God, and God in 
him.— 1 Jno. 4 : 16. 

And now abideth Faith, Hope, Charity, these three ; 
but the greatest of these is Charity.— 1 Cor. 13 : 13. 

When disheartened by the Prosperity of the 
Wicked. 

BETTER is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, 
than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be 
rich.— Prov. 26 : 6. 

The righteous shall hold on his way, and he that hath 
clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. — Job 17 : 9. 
The Lord forsaketh not His saints; they are pre- 
served forever. — Ps. 37 : 28. 

In Trials and Temptations. 

"OLESSED is the man that endureth temptation : for 
■*-* when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, 
which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him. — 
James 1 : 12. 

God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted 
above that ye are able ; but will with the temptation 



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also make a way of escape, that ye may be able to bear 
it.— 1 Cob. 10 : 13. 

Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the tem- 
ple of my God, and he shall go no more out. — Eev. 3 : 12. 

In Daek Providences. 

WHAT I do thou knowest not now ; but thou shalt 
know hereafter— Jno. 13 : 7. 
Now we see through a glass, darkly ; but then face to 
face : now I know in part ; but then shall I know even 
as also I am known. — 1 Cok. 13 : 12. 

Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right ? — Gen. 
18 : 25. 

When Faint and Disconsolate. 

G^OT> is able to make all grace abound toward you; 
J that ye, always having sufficiency in all things, may 
abound to every good work. — 2 Cor. 9 : 8. 

Wait on the Lord : be of good courage, and He shall 
strengthen thine heart. — Ps. 27 : 14. 

As thy days, so shall thy strength be. — Deut. 32 : 25. 

In Doubt of Ultimate Salvation. 
O AID I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, 
^ thou shouldest see the glory of God ? — Jno. 11 : 40. 

Fear not, believe only. — Luke 8 : 50. 

He that hath begun a good work in you will perform 
it until the day of Jesus Christ. — Phil. 1 : 6. 

If God be for us, who can be against us ? — Eom. 8 : 31. 

Against the Feae of Death. 
T?EAE not ; I am the First and the Last : I am He that 
■*■ liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for- 
evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of 
death.— Eev. 1 : 17, 18. 



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Fear not : for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee 
by thy name ; thou art mine. When thou passest through 
the waters, I will be with thee ; and through the rivers, 
they shall not overflow thee : when thou walkest through 
the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the 
flame kindle upon thee. For I am the Lord thy God, the 
Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour.— Isa. 43 : 1-3. 

Behold, thou shalt sleep with thy fathers.— Deut. 
31 : 16. 

In the Appeoach of Death. 
rjHEIST shall be magnified in my body, whether it be 
^ by life, or by death. For to me to live is Christ; 
and to die is gain. — Phil. L: 20, 21. 

I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that 
He is able to keep that which I have committed unto 
Him against that day.— 2 Tim. 1 : 12. 

My flesh also shall rest in hope. — Ps. 16 : 9. 

Beyond Death. 
T KNOW that my Bedeemer liveth, and that He shall 
stand at the latter day upon the earth : and though 
after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh 
shall I see God.— Job 19 : 25, 26. 

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Yea, saith 
the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors ; and their 
works do follow them. — Bey. 14 : 13. 

Now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the 
first-fruits of them that slept. For as in Adam all die, 
even so in Christ shall all be made alive.— 1 Cor. 15 : 20-22. 

Let not your heart be troubled : ye believe in God, be- 
lieve also in Me. In my Father's house are many man- 
sions : if it were not so, I would have told you.— Jno 
14 : 1, 2. 



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In the Judgment-time. 
T17E shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 
' • in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the 
last trump.— 1 Cor. 15 : 51, 52. 

We look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, who 
shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like 
unto His glorious body, according to the working whereby 
He is able even to subdue all things unto Himself. — 
Phil. 3 : 20, 21. 

The Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a 
shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the 
trump of God : and the dead in Christ shall rise first : 
then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up 
together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in 
the air : and so shall we ever be with the Lord. — 1 Thess. 
4 : 16, 17. 

I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, 
the tabernacle of God is with men, and He shall dwell 
with them, and they shall be His people, and God Him- 
self shall be with them, and be their God. And God 
shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there 
shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, 
neither shall there be any more pain : for the former 
things are passed away. And He that sat upon the 
Throne said, Behold I make all things new. And He 
said unto me, Write : for these words are true and faith- 
ful.— Kev. 21 : 3-5. 

Prayer for the Consummation. 
A LMIGHTY GOD, to whom the whole creation in 
-£*• ailment and captivity crieth, groaning and travail- 
ing in pain together to be delivered ; Hasten that day 



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of consummated Redemption for which the earnest ex- 
pectation of the creature waiteth, when Thy children 
shall be manifested in liberty and glory with Him whom 
the heavens have received until the times of restitution 
of all things. Amen. 

COME FORTH out of Thy royal chamber, O Prince 
of all the Kings of the earth ! Put on the visible 
robes of Thy Imperial Majesty, and take up that unlim- 
ited sceptre which Thy Almighty Father hath bequeathed 
Thee ; for now the voice of Thy Bride calleth Thee, and 
all creatures sigh to be renewed. Even so come, Lord 
Jesus. Amen. 

SOX OF GOD AXD SOX OF MAX, in whose victo- 
rious Cross and heavenly dominion Thy faithful 
people rejoice in hope; stir up Thy mighty power and 
come, that those who by Thy grace have obtained re- 
newal of their souls to spiritual life, may by Thy potency 
have regeneration of their bodies by resurrection to glo- 
rious immortality. Amen. 

OLORD, my God and Saviour, seated at the right 
hand of the Father, whence Thou shalt come to 
judge the quick and the dead ; speedily fulfil Thy blessed 
purposes, and grant me Thy Spirit that I may keep my 
garments, and be found of Thee in peace, without spot, 
and blameless. Amen and Amen. 



PART FOURTH. 
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O Earth, Earth, Earth, hear the Word of the 
Lord. 

JANUARY 1. 

JESUS CHEIST, the same yesterday, and to-day, and 
forever.— Heb. 13 : 8. 



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January 2. 
HIS is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased ; 
hear ye Him.— Matt. 17 : 5. 

January 3. 
"VT EITHER is there salvation in any other ; for there 
-*-* is none other name under heaven, given among 
men, whereby we must be saved.— Acts 4 : 12. 

January 4. 
T WILL put my laws into their mind, and write them 
■*■ in their hearts ; and I will be to them a God, and 
they shall be to me a people. — Heb. 8 : 10 

January 5. 

WHOSOEVER shall call upon the name of the Lord 
shall be saved.— Rom. 10 : 13. 

January 6. 

BLESSED is the people that know the joyful sound ; 
they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of Thy coun- 
tenance. — Ps. 89 : 15. 

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January 7. 
1ST ye not that I must be about my Father's busi- 
ness ?— Luke 2 : 49. 



January 8. 
FT! HIS is life eternal, that they might know Thee the 
■*■ only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast 
sent. — Jno. 17 : 3. 

January 9. 

OET your affections on things above, not on things on 
^ the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid 
with Christ in God.— Col. 3 : 2, 3. 

January 10. 
TN Thy Name shall they rejoice all the day: and in 
-*- Thy righteousness shall they be exalted. — Ps. 89 : 16. 

January 11. 

LOVE not the world, neither the things that are in the 
world. If any man love the world, the love of the 
Father is not in him. — 1 Jno. 2 : 15. 

January 12. 

LAY up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where 
neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where 
thieves do not break through nor steal. — Matt. 6 : 20. 

January 13. 

REMEMBEE now thy Creator in the days of thy 
youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years 
draw nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in 
them.— Eccl. 12 : 1. 



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January 14. 
TT'XCEPT ye be converted, and become as little cb.iL 
•H dren, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of hea- 
ven. — Matt. 18 : 3. 

January 15. 

BE not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of 
our Lord.— 2 Tim. 1 : 8. 

January 16. 

LET my heart be sound in Thy statutes, that I be not 
ashamed.— Ps. 119 : 80. 

January 17. 
Y mercy and truth iniquity is purged ; and by the 
fear of the Lord men depart from evil. — Prov. 16 : 6. 

January 18. 
LOVE them that love me ; and those that seek me 
early shall find me. — Prov. 8 : 17. 

January 19. 
UT many that are first shall be last ; and the last 
shall be first.— Matt. 19 : 30. 



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January 20. 
rilHOU shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart 
-*- and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, 
and with all thy mind ; and thy neighbor as thyself. — 
Luke 10 : 27. 

January 21. 

AND let us not be weary in well doing ; for in due 
season we shall reap, if we famt not. — Gal. 6 : 9. 



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January 22. 
EAR ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law 
of Christ.— Gal. 6 : 2. 



January 23. 
"C'VEN to hoar hairs will I carry you : I have made 
■^ and I will hear ; even I will carry and will deliver 
you. — Isa. 46 : 4. 

January 24. 

E ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is mer- 
ciful.— Luke 6 : 36. 



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January 25. 
A LL the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto 
-£*- such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.— 
Ps. 25 : 10. 

January 26. 

Tjl VERY word of God is pure : He is a shield unto them 
-" that put their trust in Him. — Prov. 30 : 5. 

January 27. 
P>UT on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able 
•*- to stand against the wiles of the devil.— Eph. 6 : 11. 

January 28. 
T>E ye therefore followers of God, as dear children ; 
-*-* and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and 
hath given Himself for us.— Eph. 5 : 1, 2. 

January 29. 
TjHGHT the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, 
A whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed 
a good profession before many witnesses. — 1 Tim, 6 ; 12. 



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January 30. 
>f us s 
to God.— Eom. 14 : 12. 



QO then every one of us shall give account of himself 



January 31. 

WATCH ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, 
be strong.— 1 Cor. 16 : 13. 

FEBRUARY 1. 
T AM the way, and the truth, and the life ; no man 
■*• cometh unto the Father, but by Me. — Jno. 14 : 6. 



HEAEKEIST unto Me, O ye children ; for blessed are 
they that keep My ways.— Peov. 8 : 32. 

February 3. 
THHE eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the 
■*• everlasting arms. — Deut. 33 : 27. 

February 4. 
Yf7 HOSOEVEE doth not bear his cross and come after 
' ' Me, cannot be My disciple. — Luke 14 : 27. 



WHEEEFOEE God is not ashamed to be called their 
God, for He hath prepared for them a city. — Heb. 
11 : 16. 

February 6. 
/CONDEMN not, and ye shall not be condemned : for- 
^ give, and ye shall be forgiven. — Luke 6 : 37. 



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February 7. 

STRIVE to enter in at the strait gate ; for many, I 
say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be 
able.— Luke 13 : 24. 

February 8. 
TT ER ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths 
J--"- are peace. — Peov. 3 : 17. 

February 9. 
HE path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth 
more and more unto the perfect day. — Pro v. 4 : 18. 

February 10. 

I HAVE kept me from the paths of the destroyer. 
Hold up my goings in Thy paths, that my footsteps 
slip not— Ps. 17 : 4, 5. 

February 11. 
rTl AKE my yoke upon you, and learn of me ; for I am 
-*■ meek and lowly in heart : and ye shall find rest unto 
your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is 
light.— Matt. 11 : 29, 30. 

February 12. 

CAST thy bread upon the waters : for thou shalt find 
it after many days.— Eccles. 11 : 1. 

February 13. 

FEAR God and keep His commandments : for this is 
the whole duty of man. — Eccles. 12 : 13. 

February 14. 

IF thou canst believe, all things are possible to him 
that believeth.— Mark 9 : 23. 



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February 15. 
T?EAK thou not ; for I am with thee : he not dismayed ; 
■*- for I am thy God : I will strengthen thee ; yea, I 
will help thee ; yea, I will uphold thee with the right 
hand of My righteousness. — Isa. 41 : 10. 

February 16. 
AKE heed therefore that the light which is in thee 
not darkness. — Luke 11 : 35. 



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February 17. 

TAKE heed, and beware of covetousness ; for a man's 
life consisteth not in the abundance of the things 
which he possesseth. — Luke 12 : 15. 

February 18. 

WHOSOEVEE shall confess Me before men, him shall 
the Son of Man also confess before the angels of 
God.— Luke 12 : 8. 

February 19. 

HE that hath no rule over his own spirit, is like a 
city that is broken down, and without walls. — 
Pkov. 25 : 28. 

February 20. 

BE not deceived ; God is not mocked : for whatsoever 
a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that 
soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption ; 
but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap 
life everlasting.— Gal. 6 : 7, 8. 



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February 21. 
NTO you which believe, He is precious.- 



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February 22. 

HE hath sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach 
deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight 
to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised. — 
Luke 4 : 18. 

February 23. 
T)E ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the 
-*-* work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your 
labor is not in vain in the Lord. — 1 Cor. 15 : 58. 

February 2_. 
T)E still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted 
■*-* among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. 
— Ps. 46:10. 

February 25. 
T AM He which searcheth the reins and hearts : and I 
■■- will give unto every one of you according to your 
works.— Eev. 2 : 23. 

February 26. 

GOD is angry with the wicked every day. If he turn 
not, He will whet His sword; He hath bent His 
bow, and made it ready. — Ps. 7 : 11, 12. 

February 27. 

I PRESS toward the mark, for the prize of the high 
calling of God in Christ Jesus.— Phil. 3 : 14. 

February 28. 

GOD hath showed me that I should not call any man 
common or unclean. — Acts 10 : 28. 



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February 29. 

OF a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per- 
sons : but in every nation he that feareth Him, and 
worketh righteousness, is accepted with Him. — Acts 
10 : 34, 35. 

MARCH 1. 

WHAT shall it profit -a man, if he shall gain the whole 
world, and lose his own soul ? Or what shall a 
man give in exchange for his soul ? — Mark 8 : 36, 37. 

March 2. 
"jl/TY son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, 
-"-*• nor faint when thou art rebuked of Him : for whom 
the Lord loveth He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son 
whom He receiveth. — Heb. 12 : 5, 6. 

March 3. 
T IKE as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord 
-^ pitieth them that fear Him.— Ps. 103 : 13. 

March 4. 
nnEULY the Son of man goeth, as it was determined : 
-*- but woe unto that man by whom He is betrayed. — 
Luke 22 : 22. 

March 5. 

PEAY that ye enter not into temptation. — Luke 
22 : 40. 

March 6. 
T\ AUGHTEES of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep 



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March 7. 
r\ MY Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from 

^ Me, nevertheless not as I will but as thou wilt. 

Matt. 26 : 39. 

March 8. 

T F thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is 
-*- small.— Prov. 24 : 10. 

March 9. 
TF any man serve Me, him will my Father honor.— 
A Jno. 12 : 26. 

March 10. 

T AM the good Shepherd : the good shepherd giveth his 
•*■ life for the sheep. — Jno. 10 : 11. 

March 11. 
E are bought with a price : therefore glorify God in 
your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. — 
1 Cor. 6 : 20. 

March 12. 

/^UE light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh 
^ for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of 
glory ; while we look not at the things which are seen, 
but at the things which are uot seen. — 2 Cor. 4 : 17, 18. 

March 13. 
"DEESECUTED, but not forsaken : cast down, but not 
■*■ destroyed ; always bearing about in the body the 
dying of the Lord Jesus. — 2 Cor. 4 : 9. 

March 14. 
{\ JEETJSALEM, wash thine heart from wickedness, 



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that thou mayest be saved. — Jer. 4 : 14. 



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March 15. 

HE that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious 
seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, 
bringing his sheaves with him. — Ps. 126 : 6. 

March 16. L 

WHEN he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.— 
Job 23 : 10. 



March 17. 
soul.— 1 Pet. 2 : 11. 



A BSTAIN from fleshy lusts, which war against the 



LOOK unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the 
earth ; for I am God, there is none else. — ISA. 45 : 22. 

March 19. 

CHOOSING rather to suffer affliction with the people 
of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a sea- 
son.— Heb. 11 : 25. 

March 20. 

FATHEE, into Thy hands I commend my spirit.— 
Luke 23 : 46. 

March 21. 

HE is the propitiation for our sins : and not for ours 
only, but also for the sins of the whole world. — 1 
Jno. 2 : 2. 

March 22. 

IN whom We have redemption through His blood, the 
forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His 
grace.— Eph. 1 : 7. 

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March 23. 
HE chastisement of our peace was upon Him ; and 
with His stripes we are healed. — Isa. 53 : 5. 

March 24. 

TjlATHER, I will that they also, whom Thou hast given 
-*■ Me, be with Me where I am ; that they may behold 
My glory— JNO. 17 : 24. 

March 25. 

T) E ACE I leave with you, My peace I give unto you, 
■*• not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not 
your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. — Jno. 
14 : 27. 

March 26. 

GREATER love hath no man than this, thai a man lay 
down his life for his friends. — Jno. 15 : 13. 

March 27. 

WHEN Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, He 
said, It is finished ; and He bowed His'head and 
gave up the ghost.— Jno. 19 : 30. 



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March 28. 
IHEY shall look on Him whom they pierced. — Jno. 
19 : 37. 

March 29. 
IHOU hast been my help ; leave me not, neither for- 
sake me, O God of my salvation. — Ps. 27 : 9. 



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March 30. 

HE came unto His own, and His own received Him 
not. But as many as received Him, to them gave 
He power to become the sons of God, even to them that 
believe on His Name. — Jno. 1 : 11, 12. 

March 31. 

GOD sent not His Son into the world to condemn the 
world ; but that the world through Him might be 
saved.— Jno. 3 : 17. 

APRIL 1. 

HEIST also loved the church, and gave Himself for 
it ; that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the 
washing of water, by the Word.— Eph. 5 : 25, 26. 

April 2. 
FT1HE Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but 
■*■ to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many. 
—Matt. 20 : 28. 

April 3. 

BELOVED, if God so loved us, we ought also to love 
one another. — 1 Jno. 4 : 11. 

April 4. 

GOD forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of 
our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is cruci- 
fied unto me, and I unto the world. — Gal. 6 : 14. 

April 5. 

BLESSED is the man that maketh the Lord his trust, 
and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside 
to lies.— Ps. 40 : 4. 



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April 6. 
T)EHOLD, I have graven thee upon the palms of My 
hands.— Isa. 49 : 16. 



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April 7. 
TF the righteous scarcely he saved, where shall the un- 
*- godly and the sinner appear ? — 1 Pet. 4 : 18. 

April 8. 
\TOJJ hath He quickened, who were dead in trespasses 
•*- and sins.— Eph. 2 : 1. 

April 9. 

BY His knowledge shall my righteous Servant justify 
many ; for He shall bear their iniquities. — Isa. 
53 : 11. 

April 10. 

JESUS CHRIST, who is the faithful Witness, and the 
" First-begotten of the dead, and the Prince of the 
kings of the earth, that loved us, and washed us from 
our sins in His own blood. — Eev. 1 : 5. 



April 11. 

I KNOW whom I have believed, and am persuaded 
that He is able to keep that which I have committed 
unto Him against that day.— 2 Tim. 1 : 12. 

April 12. 
TI7EEPING may endure for a night, but joy cometh in 
' ' the morning. — Ps. 30 : 5. 



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April 13L 
rjlHERE is therefore now no condemnation to them 
-*• that are in Christ Jesus. — Eom. 8 : 1. 



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April 14. 
OW if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we 
shall also live with Him. — Bom. 6 : 8. 

April 15. 

ABEUISED reed shall He not break, and smoking 
flax shall He not quench, till He send forth judg- 
ment unto victory. — Matt. 12 : 20. 

April 16. 
TJE shall feed His flock like a shepherd; He shall 
-*"*- gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in 
His bosom.— Isa. 40 : 11. 

April 17. 
QEE that none render evil for evil unto any man ; but 
^ ever follow that which is good, both among your- 
selves, and to all men. — 1 Thess. 5 : 15. 

April 18. 
T AM the vine, ye are the branches. He that abideth 
-*- in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much 
fruit : for without Me ye can do nothing. — Jno. 15 : 5. 

April 19. 

WHO is He that condemneth ? It is Christ that died, 
yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the 
right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 
—Bom. 8 : 34. 



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April 20. 

BEHOLD, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it 
cannot save ; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot 
hear. — Isa. 59 : 1. 

April 21. 

"jl/T Y thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your 
-*•'■*■ ways ray ways, saith the Lord.— Isa. 55 : 8. 

April 22. 
TUTY heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh 
- 1 -'-*- also shall rest in hope. — Ps. 16 : 9. 

April 23. 
ALK in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust 
of the flesh.— Gal. 5 : 16. 

April 24. 
pEIDE goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit 
A before a fall.— Peov. 16 : 18. 

April 25. 
QNE thing is needful : and Mary hath chosen that 
^ good part which shall not be taken away from her 
—Luke 10 : 42. 

April 26. 
mAKE heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an 
evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living 
God.— Heb. 3 : 12. 

April 27. 
TJE that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him 
up for us all, how shall He not with Him also 
freely give us all things?— Eom. 8 : 32. 



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April 28. 

IT doth not yet appear what we shall be : but we know 
that when He shall appear, we shall be like Him ; 
for we shall see Him as He is. — 1 Jno. 3 : 2. 

April 29. 

WHEBEFOEE take unto you the whole armor of 
God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil 
day, and having done all, to stand. — Eph. 6 : 13. 



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April 30. 
ING unto the Lord, praise ye the Lord : for He hath 
delivered the soul of the poor. — Jer. 20 : 13. 



MAY 1. 

I AM the bread of life : he that cometh to Me snail 
never hunger ; and he that believeth on Me shall 
never thirst. — Jno. 6 : 35. 

May 2. 

WE know that we have passed from death unto life, 
because we love the brethren. — 1 Jno. 3 : 14. 



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May 3. 
Y mother and My brethren are these which hear the 
word of God, and do it. — Luke 8 : 21. 



May 4. 
TTQW shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation, 
•*■-*• which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, 
and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him. — 
Heb. 2 : 3. 



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May 5. 
A BOVE all things have fervent charity among your- 
■£*■ selves : for charity shall cover the multitude of 
sins.— 1 Pet 4 : 8. 

May 6. 

WHOSOEVER shall give to drink unto one of these 
little ones a cup of cold water only in the name 
of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he~shall in no wise 
lose his reward. — Matt. 10 : 42. 

May 7. 

WHO shall not fear Thee, O Lord, and glorify Thy 
Name ? for Thou only art holy : for all nations 
shall come and worship before Thee. — Rev. 15 : 14. 

May 8. 
fTlHOUGH He cause grief, yet will He have compassion 
- 1 - according to the multitude of His mercies— Lam 
3:32. 

May 9. 

THERE is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.— Isa. 
57 : 21. 

May 10. 

BECAUSE sentence against an evil work is not exe- 
cuted speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of 
men is fully set in them to do evil.— Eccles. 8 : 11. 

May 11. 
XpOR precept must be upon precept, precept upon pre- 
•*• cept ; line upon line, line upon line ; here a little, 
and there a little.— Isa. 28 : 10. 



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May 12. 

IF in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they 
wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swell- 
ing of Jordan ? — Jer. 12 : 5. 

May 13. 

THE God of Israel is He that giveth strength and 
power unto His people. — Ps. 68 : 35. 



"D EMEMBEE Lot's wife.— Luke 17 : 32. 



May 14. 
ife. — Luk 

May 15. 



HE that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, 
but is clean every whit : and ye are clean, but not 
all.— Jno. 13 : 10. 

May 16. 

BEHOLD, I have refined thee, but not with silver: 
I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. — 

Isa. 48 : 10. 

May 17. 

EXHOET one another daily, while it is called To-day, 
lest any of you be hardened through the deceitful- 
ness of sin. — Heb. 3 : 13. 

May 18. 

WITHOUT faith it is impossible to please Him.— 
Heb. 11 : 6. 

May 19. 

BEHOLD, what manner of love the Father hath be- 
stowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of 
God.— 1 Jno. 3 : 1. 



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May 20. 
fHY art thou cast down, O my soul; and why art 
thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God • 
for I shall yet praise Him who is the health of my counte- 
nance and my God.— Ps. 42 : 11. 

May 21. 
T WILL make an everlasting covenant with you, even 
the sure mercies of David.— Isa. 55 : 3. 

May 22. 
rilARE therefore no thought for the morrow, for the 
morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. 
Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.— Matt. 6 : 34! 

May 23. 
J£E sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the 
devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking 
whom he may devour.— 1 Pet. 5 : 8. 

May 24. 
^HEREFOEE He is able also to save them to the ut- 
termost that come unto God by Him, seein- He 
ever hveth to make intercession for them.— Heb. 7 : 25. 

May 25. 
T>E diligent, that ye may be found of Him in peace 
without spot and blameless.— 2 Pet. 3 : 14. 

May 26. 
E thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a 
crown of life.— Eev. 2 : 10. 



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May 27. 
TF a man love me, lie will keep my words ; and my 
-■- Father will love him, and we will come unto him, 
and make our abode with him. — John 14 : 23. 

May 28. 
rilHE Lord your God proveth you, to know whether 
•*- ye love the Lord your God with all your heart. — 
Deut. 13 : 3. 

May 29. 

THE anointing which ye have received of Him abideth 
in you, and ye need not that any man teach you. — 
1 Jno. 2 : 27. 

May 30. 

fTlHE world passeth away, and the lust thereof; but he 
■*• that doeth the will of God abideth forever. — 1 Jno. 
2:17. 

May 31. 

TPOE ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that 
■*• though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became 
poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich. — 2 
Cor. 8 : 9. 

JUNE 1. 

fTIO this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, 
-*- that he might be Lord both of the dead and liv- 
ing.— Eom. 14 : 9. 

June 2. 

fTlHEY shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that 
-*■ day when I make up My jewels; and I will spare 
them as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. — 
Mal. 3 : 17. 



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June 3. 

BREAK up your fallow- ground : for it is time to seek 
the Lord, till He come and rain righteousness upon 
you.— Hos. 10:12. 

June 4. 

SPEAK ye every man the truth to his neighbor : exe- 
cute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates. 
— Zech. 8 : 16. 

June 5. 

WHAT doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, 
and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy 
God— Micah 6 : 8. 

June 6. 

LET us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth 
so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the 
race that is set before us. — Heb. 12 : 1. 

June 7. 

BECAUSE ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit 
of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. — 
Gal. 4 : 6. 

June 8. 

HE earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof; the 
world and they that dwell therein. — Ps. 24 : 1. 

June 9. 
rnURN you to the stronghold, ye prisoners of hope. 
■*• Even to-day do I declare that I will render double 
Unto thee.— Zech. 9 : 12. 

June 10. 

I LIVE ; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me.— Gal. 2 : 
20. 



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June 11. 

GKIEVE not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are 
sealed unto the day of redemption. — Eph. 4 : 30. 

June 12. 
AVE no fellowship with the unfruitful works of 
darkness, but rather reprove them. — Eph. 5 : 11. 

June 13. 
TT1XCEPT a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he 
J-^ cannot enter into the kingdom of God. — Jno. 3 ; 5. 

June 14. 

A NEW heart also will I give you, and a new spirit 

■£*- will I put within you ; and I will take away the 

stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart 

of flesh— Ezek. 36:26. 

June 15. 
"Y7E shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers ; 
■*• and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God. 
—Ezek. 36 : 28. 

June 16. 
T FEAE the Lord, the God of heaven, which hath made 
•*- the sea and the dry land. — Jonah 1 : 9. 

June 17. 

NO man is justified by the law in the sight of God; 
for the just shall live by faith.— Gal. 3 : 11. 

June 18. 
rjlHOUGH I speak with the tongues of men and of 
■*- angels, and have not charity, I am become as sound' 
ing brass, or a tinkling cymbal. — 1 Cor. 13 : 1. 



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Jime 19. 
T>E not conformed to this world ; but be ye transformed 
•*-* by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove 
what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of 
God.— Rom. 12 : 2. 

June 20. 
IM that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to 
doubtful disputations. — Eom. 14 : 1. 

June 21. 
TN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, 
■*- nor uncircumcision ; but faith which worketh by 
love.— Gal. 5 : 6 

June 22. 
WALK in wisdom toward them that are without, re- 
' " deeming the time.— Col. 4 : 5. 

June 23. 
nOD hath not appointed us to wrath,but to obtain sal- 
^ vation by our Lord Jesus Christ.— 1 Thess. 5 : 9. 

June 24. 
QONT1NUE thou in the things which thou hast learned 
^ and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou 
hast learned them.— 2 Tim. 3 ; 14. 

June 25. 
T ET us therefore fear, lest a promise being left us of 
■^ entering into His rest, any of you should seem to 
come short of it.— Heb. 4 ; 1. 



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June 26. 

WITH the heart man believeth unto righteousness; 
and with the mouth confession is made unto sal- 
vation.— Eom. 10 : 10. 

June 27. 

T?l VEEY good tree bringeth forth good fruit ; but a cor- 
-" rupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. Wherefore by 
their fruits ye shall know them. — Matt. 7 : 17-20. 

June 28. 

"DEHOLD, we count them bappy which endure. Ye 
-*-* have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen 
the end of the Lord ; that the Lord is very pitiful, and 
of tender mercy. — J as. 5 : 11. 

June 29. 
T ET the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous 



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man his thoughts, and let him return - unto the 



Lord, and He will have mercy upon him. — Isa. 55 : 7. 

June 30. 
"171 VEEY good gift and every perfect gift is from above, 
•*^ and cometh down from the Father of lights, with 
whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 
— Jas. 1 : 17. 

JULY 1. 

"VTOT that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man, 
-*-* but that which cometh out of the mouth, this de- 
fileth a man.— Matt. 15 : 11, 



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Jt«2y 2. 
"pOLLOW peace with all men, and holiness, without 
x which no man shall see the Lord.— Heb. 12 : 14. 

July 3. 
C1TAND therefore, having your loins girt about with 
^ truth, and having on the breastplate of righteous- 
ness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the 
Gospel of peace.— Eph. 6 : 14, 15. 

July 4. 
MOT using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, 
"*■ but as the servants of God.— 1 Pet. 2 : 16. 

July 5. 
"ESTEEMING the reproach of Christ greater riches 
•*-* than the treasures in Egypt; for he had respect 
unto the recompense of the reward. — Heb. 11 : 26. 

July 6. 
TTEEEIN do I exercise myself, to have always a con- 
" science void of offence toward God and toward 
men.— Acts 24 : 16. 

July 7. 
T WOULD to God that not only thou, but also all that 
A hear me this day, were both almost and altogether 
such as I am, except these bonds.— Acts 26 : 29. 

July 8. 
Tj^OE not he that commendeth himself is approved, but 
A whom the Lord commendeth.— 2 Con. 10 : 18. 



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July 9. 

IT is one God which shall justify the circumcision by- 
faith, and the uncircumcision through faith. — Eom. 

3:30. 

July 10. 

WHO is he that overcometh the world, but he that 
believeth that Jesus is the Son of God. — 1 Jno. 5 ; 5. 

July 11. 
T ET us hold fast the profession of our faith without 
-"-* wavering : for He is faithful that promised. — Heb. 
10 : 23. 

July 12. 

rPHAT they should seek the Lord, if haply they might 
- 1 - feel after Him, and find Him, though He be not far 
from every one of us. — Acts 17 : 27. 

July 13. 
TN the world ye shall have tribulation : but be of good 
-■- cheer: I have overcome the world.— Jno. 16 : 33. 

July 14. 
TT is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye 
x than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of 
God.— Luke 18 : 25. 

July 15. 
/^JOME, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom 
prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 
—Matt. 25 : 34. 

July 16. 

FOLLOW after charity, and desire spiritual gifts.— 1 
Cob. 14 : 1. 



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July 17. 
"VTOT every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall 
enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he that 
doeth the will of My Father, which is in heaven - 
Matt. 7 : 21. 

July 18. 
T CAN do all things through Christ which strengthen- 
* eth me.— Philippians 4 : 13. 

July 19. 

A WAKE, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, 

and Christ shall give thee light.— Eph. 5 : 14. 

July 20. 
J WILL look unto the Lord ; I will wait for the God 
of my salvation. My God will hear me.— Micah 

7: 7. 

July 21. 
gEMEMBEK the Sabbath-day to keep it holy.-Ex. 
20 : 8. Where two or three are gathered together 
in My name, there am I in the midst of them.— Matt 
8:20. 

July 22. 
mHEY that will be rich fall into temptation and a 
snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, 
which drown men in destruction and perdition.— 1 TiM 
6:9. 

July 23. 

IF any man serve Me, let him follow Me ; and where I 
am, there shall also My servant be.— Jno. 12 : 26. 



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July 24. 

GIVE me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with 
food convenient for me ! — Pro v. 30 : 8. 

July 25. 
rilHE sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : a broken 
*• and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. 
— Ps. 51 : 17. 

July 26. 

LET me die the death of the righteous, and let my last 
end be like his.— Numb. 23 : 10. 

July 27. 

THE life which I now live in the flesh I live by the 
faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave 
Himself for me.— Gal. 2 : 20. 

July 28. 

G1IVE diligence to make your calling and election 
*" sure : for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall. 

—2 Pet. 1 : 10. 

July 29. 

TO be carnally minded is death ; but to be spiritu- 
ally minded is life and peace. — Eom. 8 : 6. 

July 30. 

A MAN" that hath friends must show himself friendly ; 
and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a 

brother.— Peov. 18 : 24. 

July 31. 

THE foundation of God standeth sure, having this 
seal, The Lord knoweth them that are His.— 2 Tim. 
2:19. 



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AUGUST 1. 
T>E not carried away with diverse and strange doc- 
trines ; for it is a good thing that the heart be es- 
tablished with grace.— Heb. 13 : 9. 

August 2. 
TTOW then can I do this great wickedness and sin 
x -■- against God ?— Gen. 39 : 9. 

August 3. 
mHE fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffer- 
ing, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temper- 
ance.— Gal. 5 : 22, 23. 

August 4. 
mHE Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be 
given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose 
wings thou art come to trust.— Ruth 2 : 12. 

August 5. 
J^FTEE all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, 
and for our great trespass, seeing that Thou our God 
hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and 
hast given us such deliverance as this ; should we again 
break Thy commandments ?— Ezra 9 : 13, 14. 

August 6. 
mHOU art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merci- 
JL iul, slow to anger, and of great kindness. — Neh. 9 : 

August 7. 
mAKE good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye 
-L love the Lord your God.— Josh. 23 : 11. 



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August 8. 

FOE the needy shall not always be forgotten, the ex- 
pectation of the poor shall not perish forever. — Ps. 

9:18. 

August 9. 

*V[ OW set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord 
-»- ^ your God ; arise, therefore, and build ye the sanc- 
tuary of the Lord God.— 1 Chkon. 22 : 19. 

August 10. 

THEEE is no God like Thee in the heaven, nor in the 
earth ; which keepest covenant, and showest mercy 
unto Thy servants, that walk before Thee with all their 
hearts.— 2 Chron. 6 : 14. 

August 11. 
TT OW great are His signs ! and how mighty are His 
wonders ! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, 
and His dominion is from generation to generation. — 
Dan. 4:3. 

August 12. 
piOME, and let us return unto the Lord : for He hath 
^ torn, and He will heal us ; He hath smitten, and He 
will bind us up. — Hosea 6 : 1. 

August 13. 
T> END your hearts and not your garments, and turn 
■*-*' unto the Lord your God, for He is gracious and 
merciful. — Joel 2 : 13. 

August 14. 
TTPON Mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there 
*-' shall be holiness ; and the house of Jacob shall pos- 
sess their possessions. — Obadiah 1 : 17. 



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August 15. 

THE Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble ; 
and He knoweth them that trust in Him. — Nahtjm 
1:7. 

August 16. 

Tj^OR the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of 
•*• the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. 
— Habak. 2 : 14. 

August 17. 

THE Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty ; He 
will save; He will rejoice over thee with joy; He 
will rest in His love ; He will joy over thee with singing. 
— Zeph. 3 : 17. 

August 18. 

THEY that be wise shall shine as the brightness of 
the firmament : and they that turn many to right- 
eousness as the stars for ever and ever. — Dan. 12 : 3. 

August 19. 

THUS saith the Lord of Hosts, Consider your ways. — 
Hag. 1 : 7. 

August 20. 

T^KOM the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee. 
■*• Lead me to the Eock that is higher than I. — Ps. 
61:2. 

August 21. 

THE rich and the poor meet together ; the Lord is the 
Maker of them all.— Peov. 22 : 2. 

August 22. 

I HAVE seen all the works that are done under the 
sun ; and behold all is vanity and vexation of spirit. 
Eccles. 1 : 14. 



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August 23. 

THAT being justified by His grace, we should be made 
heirs according to the hope of eternal life. — Titus 
3:7. 

August 24. 

I KNOW the thoughts, that I think toward you, saith 
the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil.— Jer. 
29: 11. 

August 25. 

IF our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, 
and knoweth all things. — 1 Jno. 3 : 20. 



OEEK good, and not evil, that ye may live : and so the 
^ Lord, the God of Hosts, shall be with you.— Amos 
5 : 14. 

August 27. 

TTJKlSr ye from your evil ways, and keep My command- 
ments and My statutes, according to all the law 
which I commanded your fathers.— 2 Kings 17 : 13. 

August 28. 
/^NLY fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all 
^ your heart : for consider how great things He hath 
done for you.— 1 Saml. 12 : 24. 

August 29. 

THE God of my Eock : in Him will I trust ; He is my 
shield, and the horn of my salvation ; my high tower, 
and my refuge, my Saviour. — 2 Saml. 22 : 3. 



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August 30. 

:o the banqu 

banner over me "was love. — Song of Sol. 2 : 4. 

August 31. 
, and I am H 
the lilies.— Song of Sol. 2 : 16. 



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SEPTEMBER 1. 

T ET all Thine enemies perish, O Lord ; but let them 
•" that love Him be as the sun when he goeth forth in 
his might. — Judges 5 : 31. 

September 2. 
XT E shall not tempt the Lord your God. — Deut. 6 : 16. 

September 3. 

KEEP yourselves in the love of God, looking for the 
mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. — 
Jude 21. 

September 4. 

LITTLE children, keep yourselves from idols. — 1 Jno. 
5:21. 

September 5. 
TTE that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath 



both the Father and the Son. — 2 Jno. 9. 

September 6. 
joy thai 
walk in truth.— 3 Jno. 4. 



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September 7. 

HY transgressest thou the king's commandment ? 
Esther 3 : 3. 



THUS saith the Lord, the God of David, thy father, I 
have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears : be- 
hold, I will heal thee.— 2 Kings 20 : 5. 

September 9. 
rpHE ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor 
-*• sinners in the congregation of the righteous. — Ps. 
1:5. 

September 10. 
mHOUGH He slay me, yet will I trust in Him. He 
■*• also shall he my salvation. — Job 13 : 15, 16. 

September 11. 
nriHE sufferings of this present time are not worthy to 
-*- be compared with the glory which shall be revealed 
in us. — Eom. 8 : 18. 

September 12. 
T WILL pour water upon him that is thirsty, and 
■*■ floods upon the dry ground : I will pour my Spirit 
upon thy seed, and My blessing upon thine offspring : 
and they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows 
by the water-courses. — Isa. 44 : 3, 4. 

September 13. 

THAT which ye have already, hold fast till I come. — 
Kev. 2 : 25. 



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September 14. 
T?YE hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have en- 
tered into the heart of man, the things which God 
hath prepared for them that love him.— 1 Cor. 2 : 9. 

September 15. 
mHE peace of God, which passeth all understanding, 
shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus 
Christ.— Philip. 4 : 7. 

September 16. 
rTlHE Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and 
will preserve me unto His heavenly kingdom.— 2 
Tim. 4 : 18. 

September 17. 
/^JASTING all your care upon Him ; for He careth for 
^ you.— 1 Pet. 5 : 7. 

September 18. 

I WILL not let Thee go except Thou bless me.— Gen 
32 : 26. 

September 19. 
WHEN the Chief Shepherd shall appear ye shall re- 
ceive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.— 1 
Pet. 5 : 4. 

September 20. 
T)EHOLD, I stand at the door and knock : if any man 
- L ' hear My voice and open the door, I will come in to 
him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.— Eev 3 • 
20. 

September 21. 
rjRHEEE is joy in the presence of the angels of God 
x over one sinner that repenteth.— Luke 15 : 10. 



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September 22. 
T>E of good cheer : it is I. Be not afraid. — Mark 6 : 50. 

September 23. 

TO him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in 
My throne— Kev. 3 : 21. 

September 24. 

FEAE ye not, therefore; ye are of more value than 
many sparrows. — Matt. 10 : 31. 

September 25. 

CAST away from you all your transgressions, whereby 
ye have transgressed ; and make you a new heart 
and a new spirit ; for why will ye die, O house of Israel ? 
— Ezek. 18 : 31. 

September 26. 

THEEE is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, 
and sinneth not. — Eccles. 7 : 20. 

September 27. 

WHATSOEVEE thy hand findeth to do, do it with 
thy might ; for there is no work, nor device, nor 
knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest. 

—Eccles. 9 : 10. 

September 28. 

T WILL give him the morning star.— Eev. 2 ; 28. 

September 29. 

MY meat is to do the will of Him that sent m% and to 
finish His work.— Jno. 4 : 34 



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September 30. 
fJE which converteth the sinner from the error of his 
-*--■- way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide 
a multitude of sins.— Jas. 5 : 20. 

OCTOBER 1. 

I AM persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, 
nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, 
nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other 
creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of 
God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.— Eom. 8 : 38, 39. 

October 2. 

TF ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will 

your Father forgive your trespasses.— Matt. 6 : 15. 

October 3. 
TESUS wept. Then said the Jews, Behold how He 
*J loved him !— Jno. 11 : 35, 36. 

October 4. 
T) EXDER, therefore, unto Caesar the things which be 
■*■*' Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's. 
Luke 20 : 25. 

October 5. 
EAVEX and earth shall pass away ; but My words 
shall not pass away.— Luke 21 : 33. 



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TF they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will 
■■■ they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.— 
Luke 16: 31. 



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October 7. 

SEE, then, that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, 
but as wise, redeeming the time because the days 
are evil.— Eph. 5 : 15, 16. 

October 8. 

BEWAEE, lest any man spoil you through philosophy 
and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after 
the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. — Col. 
2:8. 

October 9. 

AS ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to 
them likewise.— Luke 6 : 31. 

October 10. 

CHARGE them that are rich in this world, that they 
be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches. 
—1 Tim. 6 : 17. 

October 11. 

TTUMBLE yourselves, therefore, under the mighty 
-" hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. — 
1 Pet. 5:6. 

October 12. 

TT had been better for them not to have known the 
-*- way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, 
to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto 
them.— 2 Pet. 2 : 21. 

October 13. 

HE that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in 
white raiment, and I will not blot out his name 
out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before 
My Father, and before His angels. — Rev. 3 : 5. 



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October 14. 
APPY is he that condemneth not himself in that 
thing which he alloweth. — Bom. 14 : 22. 



October 15. 
T BESEECH you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies 
■*- of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacri- 
fice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable 
service.— Bom. 12 : 1. 

October 16. 
VyE must all appear before the judgment-seat of 
Christ ; that every one may receive the things 
done in his body, according to that he hath done, 
whether it be good or bad. — 2 Cor. 5 : 10. 

October 17. 
"P)0 all things without murmurings and disputings; 
■*-S that ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of 
God, without rebuke. — Phil. 2 : 14, 15. 

October 18. 
fTIHE heart is deceitfulabove all things, and desperately 
•*- wicked : who can know it? — Jeb. 17 : 9. 

October 19. 
TESUS saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen 
" Me, thou hast believed ; blessed are they that have 
not seen, and yet have believed.— Jno. 20 : 29. 

October 20. 
rpHE secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him ; 
■*- and He will show them His covenant. — Ps. 25 ; 14. 



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October 21. 

BETTEE is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than 
a house full of sacrifices with strife. — Pro v. 17 : 1. 



rpHE eyes of the Lord are in everyplace, beholding the 
-*• evil and the good. — Pro v. 15 : 3. 

October 23. 
T) E JOICE, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy 
-'-*' heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk 
in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine 
eyes : but know thou that for all these things God will 
bring thee into judgment. — Eccles. 11 : 9. 

October 24. 
T)UT ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no pro- 
•*- vision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.— 
Eom. 13: 14. 

October 25. 

HMO him that ordereth his conversation aright will I 
-*• show the salvation of God.— Ps. 50 : 23. 

October 26. 
rpHE Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man 
-*■ shall do unto me.— Heb. 13 : 6. 

October 27. 

PURE religion and undefiled before God and the Father 
is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in theii 
affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world, 
-Jas. 1:27. 



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October 28. 
rpHE upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect 
- 1 - shall remain in it. — Peov. 2 : 21, 22. 

October 29. 
IJE which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly, 
- 1 - and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also 
bountifully.— 2 Cor. 9 : 6. 

October 30. 
T CALL heaven and earth to record this day against 
you, that I have set before you life and death, bless- 
ing and cursiug: therefore choose life, that both thou 
and thy seed may live.— Deut. 30 ; 19. 

October 31. 
ViT ALK about Zion, and go around about her ; tell the 
towers thereof. Mark ye well her bulwarks, con- 
sider her palaces ; that ye may tell it to the generation 
following.— Ps. 48 : 12, 13. 

NOVEMBER 1. 
TN the multitude of my thoughts within me Thy com- 
- 1 - forts delight my soul.— Ps. 94 : 19. 

November 2. 
1ALL upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver 
' thee, and thou shalt glorify Me.— Ps. 50 : 15. 

November 3. 
WILL call on the Lord who is worthy to be praised ; 
so shall I be saved from mine enemies. — 2 Saml. 22 : 4. 







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November 4. 

AWOED fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures 
of silver.— Pkov. 25 : 11. 

November 5. 

AS the cold.of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faith- 
ful messenger to them that send him ; for he re- 
fresheth the soul of his masters.— Pro v. 25 : 13. 



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November 6. 
E that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with sil- 
ver ; nor he that loveth abundance with increase. 
— Eccles. 5 : 10. 

November 7. 

AEISE, call upon thy God, if so be that God will think 
upon us that we perish not. — Jonah 1:6. 



RETUEN unto Me, and I will return unto you, saith 
the Lord of hosts.— Mal. 3 : 7. 



November 9. 
rilHEEE be some of them that stand here which shall not 
■*- taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of 
God come with power. — Mark 9 : 1. 

November 10. 

OUT of the abundance of the heart the mouth speak - 
eth. A good man, out of the good treasure of the 
heart, bringeth forth good things. — Matt. 12 : 34, 35. 
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November 11. 
WHOSOEVER shall not receive the kingdom of Cfod 
' * as a little child he shall not enter therein.— Mark 
10 : 15. 

November 12. 
"pi VERY idle word that men shall speak, they shall 
■*** give account thereof in the day of judgment.— 
Matt. 12 : 36. 

November 13. 
nnHE day of the Lord will come as a thief in the 
-L night.— 2 Pet. 3 : 10. 

November 14. 

A ND the books were opened : and another book was 

■*■*- opened which is the book of life : and the dead were 

judged out of those things which were written in the 

books.— Rev. 20 ; 12. 

November 15. 
"C^EAR not, Abram ; I am thy shield and thy exceed- 
-*■ ing great reward.— Gen. 15 : 1. 

November 16. 

THE ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to 
Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their 
heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow 
and sighing shall flee away. — Isa. 35 : 10. 

November 17. 
"I F ye keep My commandments ye shall abide in My 
-*■ love, even as I have kept My Father's commandments 
and abide in His love. — Jno. 15 : 10. 



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November 18. 
/^I OD so loved the world that He gave His only begot- 
*~" ten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should 
not perish, hut have everlasting life. — Jno. 3 : 16. 

November 19. 
TN God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my 
•*■ strength, and my refuge is in God. — Ps. 42 : 7. 



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November 20. 
HEN Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then 
shall ye also appear with Him in glory. — Col. 3 : 4. 

November 21. 
E that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but 
shall have the light of life.— Jno. 8 : 12. 

November 22. 

TJ ENCEFOETH there is laid up for me a crown of 
■*-*- righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous 
Judge, shall give me at that day. — 2 Tim. 4 : 8. 

November 23. 

UNTO the pure all things are pure ; but unto them 
that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure. — 
Titus 1 : 15. 

November 24. 

LET us, therefore, come boldly unto the throne of 
grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to 
help in time of need. — Heb. 4 : 16. 



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November 25. 

THEY shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall 
be in all high places. They shall not hunger, nor 
thirst ; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them. — Isa. 
49 : 9, 10. 

November 26. 

A BIDE in Him, that when He shall appear, we may 
-*-*- have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at 
His coming.— 1 Jno. 2 : 28. 

November 27. 

CAST thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain 
Thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be 
moved. — Ps. 55 : 22. 

November 28. 

BLESSED are thej which do hunger and thirst after 
righteousness : for they shall be filled. — Matt. 5 : 6. 

November 29. 

BLESSED and holy is he that hath part in the first 
resurrection: on such the second death hath no 
power.— Rev. 20: 6. 

November 30. 

A ND God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes : 
-*-*- and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, 
nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for 
the former things are passed away. — Rev. 21 : 4. 

DECEMBER 1. 

WE shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed in 
a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last 
trump.— 1 Cob. 15 : 51, 52. 



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December 2. 
GEEK ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon 
^ Him while He is near. — Isa. 55 : 6. 

December 3. 
TT O, every one that thirstest, come ye to the waters, 
■*--*• and he that hath no money ; come ye, buy and eat. 
—Isa. 55 : 1. 

December 4. 

T)EHOLD, I have given Him for a witness to the peo- 
■*-* pie, a leader and commander to the people. — Isa. 
55 : 4. 

December 5. 

BEHOLD, thy King cometh unto thee : He is just and 
having salvation. — Zech. 9 : 9. 

December 6. 
A LL thy children shall be taught of the Lord : and 
-*■*• great shall be the peace of thy children. — Isa. 
54 : 13. 

December 7. 

BLESSED are the peacemakers, for they shall be called 
the children of God.— Matt. 5 : 9. 

December 8. 
TTE shall judge the poor of the people, He shall save 
■*-■*■ the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces 
the oppressor. — Ps. 72 : 4. 

December 9. 

BEHOLD, He shall come, saith the Lord of hosts. But 
who may abide the day of His coming ? — Mal. 3 : 
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December 10. 

E that hath the Son hath life ; and he that hath not 
the Son of God hath not life.— 1 Jno. 5 : 12. 



December 11. 
RITE, Blessed are they which are called nnto the 
marriage supper of the Lamb. — Rev. 19 : 9. 

December 12. 
T AM Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I 
-*■ will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of 
the water of life freely.— Rev. 21 : 6. 

December 13. 
E shall come down like rain upon the mown grass, 
as showers that water the earth. — Ps. 72 : 6. 



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December 14. 
TN that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon 
-*• His name, declare His doings among the people, 
make mention that His name is exalted. — Isa. 12 : 4. 



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December 15. 
NOWN unto God are all His works from the begin- 
ning of the world. — Acts 15 : 18. 

December 16. 
T?OR ye have need of patience, that after ye have done 
*- the will of God, ye might receive the promise. — 
Heb. 10 : 36. 

December 17. 

TpOR our conversation is in heaven : from whence also 
-*- we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.— 
Philippians 3 : 20. 



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December 18. 
OE yet a little while, and He that shall come will 
come, and will not tarry. — Heb. 10 : 37. 

December 19. 
EEK the Lord, and ye shall live ; lest he break forth 
like fire, and there be none to quench it. — Amos 5 : 6. 

December 20. 

THE government shall be upon His shoulder , and His 
name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The 
Mighty God. The Everlasting Father, The Prince of 
Peace. — Isa. 9 : 6. 

December 21. 

I WILL rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of 
my salvation. — Habak. 3 : 18. 

December 22. 

PEEPAEE ye the way of the Lord, make His paths 
straight.— Mark 1 : 3. 

December 23. 

THOU shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save 
His people from their sins. — Matt. 1 : 21. 

December 24. 

THIS was He of whom I spake, He that cometh after 
me is preferred before me : for He was before me. — 
Jno. 1 : 15. 

December 25. 

BEHOLD, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which 
shall be to all people. For unto you is born this 
day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Cbrist the 
Lord.— Luke 2 : 10, 11. 



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GLORY to God in the highest, and on earth peace, 
good will toward men. — Luke 2 : 14. 

December 27. 

I SAW, and bare record that this is the Son of God. — 
Jno. 1 : 34. 

December 28. 

LOED, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, 
according to Thy word; for mine eyes have seen 
Thy salvation.— Luke 2 : 29, 30. 

December 29. 

HE shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with 
fire, whose fan is in His hand, and He will thor- 
oughly purge His floor, and gather His wheat into the 
garner. — Matt. 3 : 11, 12. 

December 30. 

THE time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at 
hand : repent ye and believe the gospel. — Mark 1 : 
15. 

December 31. 

THESE sayings are faithful and true : and the Lord 
God of the holy prophets sent His angel to show 
unto His servants the things which must shortly be 
done. Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that 
keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book— 
Rev. 22 : 6, 7. 



PART FIFTH. 

iPragns for dFamtlg 5Ese, 

God is to be worshiped in the Family, as well as in the closet and 
the sanctuary. 

The head of a household is largely answerable for the welfare of 
souls under his care; and a sense of religion and dutifulness to 
God cannot be well maintained in a family without the cultivation 
of family devotion. It is of precious value in confirming children 
and servants in religious feeling and reverence, in teaching them 
their dependence on God, and in helping them to spiritual life. 

Every Christian family should make it a part of the domestic 
arrangements, at suitable times, and regularly, to call the members 
of the household together, for the hearing of portions of the divine 
Word and the offering of prayer. If this cannot be done daily, 
morning or evening, or both, there should be set times for the gather- 
• of the family for united worship, and above all on 
5 when there is no opportunity to attend worship in the 
sanctuary. 

4^=- A very good and edifying habit is, for the father, or some 
member of the family, to read the text for the day (as given in pages 
103 to 15%) at the morning meal. 

In conducting household worship the following forms may prove 
helpful and edifying, and will admit of ample variety. 
These prayers may be used in whole or in part asf 



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I. 

N the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and 
of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 

The Lord's Prayer. 

OUR FATHER, Who art in heaven ; Hallowed 
be Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will 
be done, on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this 

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day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses 
as we forgive those who trespass against us; And 
lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from 
evil; For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power 
and the Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 

The Creed. 
T BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker 
-*- of heaven and earth. 

And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord- 
Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost; Born of 
he V lrgi n Mary; Suffered under Pontius Pilate; 

hill tI ,1 ' ff \" d bUri6d; He d ^ ended -to 
hell, The third day he rose again from the dead; 

He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the righ 

hand of G„d the Father Almighty; From thence 

He shall come to judge the quick and the dead 

cl?ro' e 2 V he Holy Ghost; The ho 'y ChrM ™ 

Church, the Communion of saints; The Forgive- 
ness of sins; The Resurrection of the body "and 
the life everlasting. Amen. 

Te Deoji Latjdamus. 
WE PRAISE Thee, O God: We acknowledge 
T * Thee to be the Lord. 
All the earth doth worship Thee: the Father 
everlasting. 

To Thee all Angels cry aloud: the Heavens, and 
all the Powers therein. 



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To Thee Cherubim and Seraphim continually do 
cry, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth: 
Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty of Thy 
Glory. 

The glorious Company of the Apostles praise 
Thee. 

The goodly Fellowship of the Prophets praise 
Thee. 

The noble Army of Martyrs praise Thee. 

The Holy Church throughout all the world doth 
acknowledge Thee : The father of an infinite Ma- 
jesty ; Thine adorable, true, and only Son ; Also the 
Holy Ghost, the Comforter. 

Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ, Thou art 
the everlasting Son of the Father. 

When Thou tookest upon Thee to deliver man, 
Thou didst humble Thyself to be born of a Virgin. 

When Thou hadst overcome the sharpness of 
death, Thou didst open the Kingdom of heaven to 
all believers. 

Thou sittest at the right hand of God in the Glory 
of the Father. 

We believe that Thou shalt come to be our Judge. 

We therefore pray Thee, help Thy servants, 
whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious 
blood. Make them to be numbered with Thy 
saints in glory everlasting. 

O Lord, save Thy people, and bless Thine heri- 
tage. Govern them, and lift them up for ever. 



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Day by day we magnify Thee; and we worship 
Thy Name ever, world without end 

sin VO h ro f 5 O H L0rd ' t0 teeP US tMs Without 
sin. U Lord, have mercy upon us: Have merrv 

upon us Lord, let Thy me rcy be ^ ™Z 

our trust is iu Thee. Lord, iu Thee have I 

trusted, let me never be confounded. Amen. 

Gloria Patri. 

Gr L to^I hi* ™ 6 Father ' and t0 the Son > and 

y to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning 
is now, and ever shall be, world without end Amef . 

II. 
The Litany. 
T OED, have mercy upon us. 
-*-* Christ, have mercy upon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 
O God, the Father in heaven ; 
Have mercy upon us. 

O God, the Son, Redeemer of the world; 

Have mercy upon us. 

O God, the Holy Ghost; 

Have mercy upon us. 
Be gracious to us, and help us. 
From all sin ; 
From all error ; 



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From all evil ; 

Good Lord, deliver us. 

From the crafts and assaults of the devil ; 

From sudden and evil death ; 

From pestilence and famine ; 

From war and bloodshed ; 

From sedition and rebellion ; 

From lightning and tempest ; 

From all calamity by fire and water ; 

And from everlasting death ; 

Good Lord, deliver us. 
By the mystery of Thy holy Incarnation; 
By Thy holy Nativity ; 
By Thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation ; 
By Thine agony and Bloody Sweat ; 
By Thy Cross and Passion ; 
By Thy precious Death and Burial ; 
By Thy glorious Eesurrection and Ascension ; 
And by the coming of the Holy Ghost, The Com- 
forter ; 

Help us, good Lord. 
In all time of our tribulation ; 
In all time of our prosperity ; 
In the hour of death ; 
And in the Day of Judgment ; 

Help us, good Lord. 
We poor sinners do beseech Thee, 

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And to rule and govern Thy holy Christian 
Church in the right way; 

To preserve all Pastors and Ministers of Thy 
Church in the true Knowledge and understanding 
of Thy Word, and in holiness of life ; 

To put an end to all schisms and causes of offense ; 

To bring into the way of truth all such as have 
erred, and are deceived ; 

To beat down Satan under our feet ; 

To send faithful laborers into Thy harvest ; 

To accompany Thy Word with Thy Spirit and 
grace ; 

To raise up them that fall, and to strengthen such 
as do stand ; 

And to comfort and help the weak-hearted and 
distressed : 

We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 

To give to all nations peace and concord ; 

To preserve our country from discord and conten- 
tion; 

To give to our nation perpetual victory over all 
its enemies ; 

To direct and defend our President, and all in 
authority ; 

And to bless and keep our magistrates, and all 
our people: 

We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 

To behold and succor all who are in danger, ne- 
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To protect all who travel by land or water ; 

To preserve all women in the perils of childbirth ; 

To strengthen and keep all sick persons and 
young children; 

To set free all who are innocently imprisoned ; 

To defend and provide for all fatherless children 
and widows : 

And to have mercy upon all men : 

We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 

To forgive our enemies, persecutors and slanderers, 
and to turn their hearts ; 

To give and preserve to our use the fruits of the 
earth ; 

And graciously to hear our prayers : 

We beseech Thee hear us, good Lord. 

Our Father, Who art in heaven; Hallowed be 
Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done, 
on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our 
daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we 
forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us 
not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil ; For 
Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the 
Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 

III. 

For Morning. 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, in whom we 
live and move and have our continual being : 



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We thank Thee for Thy Tender care of us during 
the darkness and dangers of the past night, and 
that Thou hast brought us in peace and comfort to 
behold this new day ; and we humbly beseech Thee, 
for the sake of Him who lay down in the grave 
and rose again for us, to send upon us the light of 
Thy Holy Spirit, that all darkness of ignorance and 
sin may be driven away from our souls, that we 
may walk in the light as Thou art in the light, and 
that loving and serving Thee in newness of life all 
our days we may finally awake with all Thine elect 
in glory everlasting ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Ameiu 

f\ LOED, heavenly Father, Almighty and Ever- 
" lasting God, Who hast safely brought us to the 
beginning of this day; Defend us in the same with 
Thy mighty power ; and grant that this day we fall 
into no sin, neither run into any danger ; but that 
all our doings, being ordered by Thy governance, 
may be righteous in Thy sight; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 

C\ THOU, by Whose wisdom we were created, by 
v/ Whose mercy we were redeemed, and by Whose 
gracious providence we are upheld and blest : Send 
forth the light of Thy saving truth upon all people, 
that they may Know Thee, and Jesus Christ Whom 
Thou hast sent. Enlighten those who sit in dark- 
ness and the shadow of death. Comfort those who 



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are bowed down by any want or sorrow. Hasten 
the day of deliverance for all those whom Satan 
hath blinded and led astray. And so prosper the 
labors of Thy servants that Thy Name may be 
known in all the earth, and the whole world be 
filled with Thy glory; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord, Who liveth and reign eth with Thee and the 
Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. 
Amen. 

OUE FATHEE, Who art in heaven ; Hallowed 
be Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will 
be done, on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this 
day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, 
as we forgive those who trespass against us; And 
lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from 
evil; For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, 
and the Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 

IV. 

For Morning. 

ALMIGHTY GOD, Who hast brought us to be : 
hold the light of this new day : Send upon us 
the illumination of Thy Holy Spirit, and drive 
away all darkness from our hearts, that we may not 
sleep in sin, but awake to righteousness and walk 
in the light of Thy truth. 

Accept, Lord, our thanks for Thy goodness and 
mercy which have followed us all the days of our 
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life, and grant us grace ever to love and serve Thee, 
Who art the Author of our being, the Preserver of 
our lives, and the Benefactor of our souls. 

Turn not away from us, O God, by reason of our 
unworthiness and sins, but graciously hide us under 
the shadow of Thy wings that no harm may befall 
us this day, and that our goings and doings may be 
acceptable in Thy sight. 

Kemember, O Lord, the congregation of Thy 
people whom Thou hast redeemed by Thine own 
blood. Hear the prayers of all them that seek 
unto Thee, and be very near to the souls that con- 
fess Thy Name, that Thy Church may prosper, and 
Thy Word run and be glorified. Look upon this 
Vine which Thy right hand hath planted; prune 
away all thorns from it, that it may bring forth 
fruit to Thy praise ; and so graft us into the same, 
that we may truly serve and please Thee, and come 
at last with all Thy saints to glory everlasting. 

Our Father, Who art in heaven ; Hallowed be 
Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done, 
on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our 
daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, as we 
forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us 
not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil ; For 
Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the 
Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 



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v. 

For Evening. 

OGOD, Who art without beginning and without 
end, the Maker and Ruler of all things visible 
and invisible, Who gavest the day for work and the 
night for rest: Accept our evening thanksgiving 
for Thy unceasing goodness and mercy, and be 
pleased also to protect and keep us during the 
watches of this night. Give Thine angels charge 
concerning us, that no harm or danger may come 
to us. Forgive wherein we this day have failed in 
our duties, and purge away from us all sin, that in 
full assurance of faith we may peacefully resign 
ourselves into the arms of Thy love, that our lying 
down and our rising up may be in Thee ; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

BLESS with us, O Lord, all for whom we should 
pray. Send forth Thy help and consolations to 
the sick and sorrowing. Hear and bless all who 
call upon Thee, and send forth Thy saving truth to 
all people, that from the rising to the setting of the 
sun Thy Name may be known and honored, and 
those in the darkness of sin brought to repentance 
and eternal life. 

Blessed Saviour, Who didst give Thyself to the 
sleep of death that we might live : Grant that, 
while our bodies sleep, our souls may be awake to 
Thee, and behold Thee at last in that better and 



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heavenly country, where, with the Father, Son and 
Holy Ghost, Thou livest and reignest for ever 
A men. 

QUR FATHER, Who art in heaven; Hallowed 
^ be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will 
be done, on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this 
day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses 
as we forgive those who trespass against us; And 
lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from 
evil; For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power 
and the Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 

VI. 

For Evening. 
A LMIGHTY GOD, the Father of all good 
±*- Whose mercy endureth from generation to 
generation: Look favorably upon us, Thine un- 
worthy servants, and give ear to the sighs and 
prayers of Thy Children everywhere. Pardon 
wherein we have this day sinned against Thee in 
thought, word, or deed, and for Christ's sake lay it 
not to our charge. 

Give us grace truly to believe Thy Word, and 
always to live according to it. 

Let Thy Church be ever precious in thy sight 
and further it by Thy continual help. 

Protect and bless all Christian rulers, and sustain 
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which we live. Make firm the bonds of unity and 
peace, that we may ever abide in safety. 

Give counsel and effect to all efforts of Thy ser- 
vants for the upbuilding and promotion of Thy 
Kingdom on earth. 

Sanctify us, O Lord, by Thy truth, and have us 
always in Thy holy Keeping, when we sleep and 
when we wake. 

Let Thy favor and blessing be upon as we now 
retire for the night. Grant that we may rest in 
peace, and be refreshed for new life to Thy praise 
and our everlasting good. 

We ask all in the Name and for the sake of our 
Lord Jesus Christ, Who hath taught us to say, 

Our Father, Who art in heaven; Hallowed be 
Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done, 
on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our 
daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, as we 
forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us 
not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil ; For 
Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the 
Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 

VII. 

Special Collects and Prayeks. 

From these Collects selections may be made as circumstances 
require, adding the selections to other Prayers, or making up 
the entire prayer from them. 



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For Christmas Time or Holy Week. 

OLORD GOD, heavenly Father, we give Thee 
thanks, that of Thy great goodness and mercy, 
Thou didst suffer Thine Only-Begotten Son to be- 
come Incarnate, and to Redeem us from sin and 
everlasting death ; and we beseech Thee, enlighten 
our hearts by Thy Holy Spirit, that we may ever- 
more yield Thee unfeigned thanks for this Thy 
grace, and may comfort ourselves with the same in 
all time of tribulation and temptation, through the 
same, Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 

For New Year. 

LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, Whose years fail not, 
and Whose mercies are everlasting: Grant us 
grace to spend this new year in Thy fear and ser- 
vice, according to Thy good pleasure, that in health 
and prosperity we may live, and come at last into 
Thy everlasting Kingdom; through Jesus Christ, 
our Lord. Amen. 

For the Family. 

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, the 
Defence and Protection of all who trust in 
Thee : Be pleased to bless and keep our household, 
that it may abide in health and peace ; and merci- 
fully incline us all to seek Thee with our whole 
heart, and to serve Thee with willing mind, that Thy 



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favor may ever abide upon us; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord.. Amen. 

When About to be Separated. 

OLord, ever present in every place: Let Thy 
blessing be upon us now, and abide with those 
who go and with those who stay, that, separated in 
body, we may be joined in spirit, and find in Thee 
our preserver from all harm, and our everlasting 
salvation. Amen. 

For the Wretched and Friendless. 

BLESSED SAVIOUR, Who didst give Thy blood 
and sorrows for the peace of men : Deny not 
Thy bowels of compassion to the friendless and 
miserable, but comfort and relieve them in body 
and in soul, for Thine infinite mercy's sake. Amen. 

In Time of Calamity and Peril. 

HEAR US, Lord, from Thy holy hill when we 
cry to Thee from the depths into which our 
sins have brought us, and be Thou our Rock and 
our Defence, that no kind of tempest or ill may 
overthrow us, and no violence of adversaries de- 
stroy us. Preserve us, O Lord from all snares of 
death, that, being delivered from our afflictions, 
we may ever thank, serve, and honor Thee. Amen. 



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In Times of Sickness. 

A LMIGHTY GOD, heavenly Father : We, Thine 
-£j- erring children, humbly confess unto Thee, 
that we have justly deserved the chastening which 
Thou art sending upon us ; but we entreat Thee, 
of Thy boundless goodness, to grant us true repent- 
ance, graciously to forgive us our sins and tres- 
passes, to remove from us our merited affliction, and 
to strengthen us by Thy grace that we may be sub- 
missive to Thy will as obedient children, and bear 
our trials in patience; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

In Behalf of One Seriously III. 

WE beseech Thee, Almighty God, if accordant 
to Thy will, to stay this sickness, that it may 
not be unto death. O Thou Who of old didst heal 
all manner of sickness and disease, speak the word 
only and Thy servant shall live. And if Thou 
orderest otherwise, grant mercy and grace for every 
need. Amen. 

PRESERVE, Lord, the soul of Thy servant, 
blotting out all sin by Thy merciful forgive- 
ness, that he may be loosed from every bond of con- 
demnation, and be fitted by the plenitude of Thy 
grace for a peaceful departure when Thou callest 
him hence. Amen. 



^ragera for dfamtig 2Ege- 169 

In Behalf of One Dying. 

OLOED JESUS, Thou Who alone art the door 
to eternal life, through which whosoever enter- 
eth shall be saved : We earnestly beseech Thee to 
open this door of salvation to this dying one, and 
speedily deliver him out of all anguish. Help, O 
Lord, that he may not go astray, nor suffer harm in 
passing through the valley and shadow of death. 
Eeceive him, O Thou faithful Shepherd, into Thy 
heavenly fold. Amen. 

In Case of Death. 

ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, Who hast 
appointed us to endure sufferings and death 
with our Lord Jesus Christ before we enter with 
Him into glory : Grant us grace at all times to sub- 
mit ourselves to Thy holy will, to continue stead- 
fast in the true faith unto the end, and to find peace 
and joy in the blessed hope of the resurrection of 
the dead, and the glory of the world to come; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 

In Behalf of Friends and Eelatives. 

OLOED, our Creator and Eedeemer : Visit with 
Thy merciful goodness all who are joined to us 
by blood, family or friendship, all who are near and 
dear to us, all who desire remembrance in our 
prayers, and all Thy faithful people ; deliver them, 



170 drapers foe dFamtlg Uzt. 

we pray thee, from all evil, preserve them in all 
good, and bring them to everlasting joy ; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 

In Behalf of the Erring and Sinful. 
/^i OD of all heavenly powers ; Be merciful to the 
VJT world that lieth in falsehood and sin, that the 
hearts of the rebellious may be subdued to the truth 
of the Gospel, that the souls* deceived by Satan may 
be rescued from their aberrations, that all heretical 
perverseness may be driven away from among Thy 
professing people, and that all wanderers from right 
ways may come to repentance, and be brought back 
to Thy true fold; through Thy dear Son, Jesus 
Christ, our Lord. Amen. 

In Behalf of the Church. 
A LMIGHT Y and most merciful God, look kindly, 
±± we beseech Thee, upon Thy Church in its many 
wants and necessities, and pour out upon its min- 
isters and members the healthful Spirit of Thy 
grace. Bless and prosper all its institutions ; pre- 
serve it in unity and true faith ; and further it with 
Thy continual help, that all error and schism may 
be done away, that sinners may be converted unto 
Thee, and that Thy people may grow in grace and 
in all good works, and ever rejoice in Thy salva- 
tion ; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 



Stagers for dfatmlg mse. 171 

In Behalf of Missions. 

ALMIGHTY GOD, Who through Thy Son our 
Saviour hast given command to go into all the 
world and preach the Gospel to every creature: 
Regard in mercy the efforts of Thy servants to 
. spread Thy holy truth, to gather the scattered sheep 
of Thy flock, and to extend the light of Thy Gospel 
into the dark places of the earth. 

Bless all missionaries of the Cross, at home and 
abroad, and open to them great and effectual doors, 
that Thy Name may be known and honored in all 
lands, and the earth filled with Thy praise. 

Kindle in our hearts true zeal for Thy glory, and 
true love for souls that know Thee not. Help us 
to be faithful in our stewardship of what Thou hast 
committed to us, and give to us, and to all Thy be- 
lieving people, the Spirit of zeal and self-sacrifice 
for Thy kingdom; and so dispose our hearts and 
doings that we may rightly fulfill our mission in 
this world, and be accepted of Thee in the great 
day ; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 

Thanksgiving. 

OLORD GOD, heavenly Father, from Whom 
without ceasing we receive exceeding abun- 
dantly all good gifts, and Who daily of Thy pure 
grace guardest us against all evil : Grant us, we 
beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that acknowledging 



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with our whole heart all this Thy goodness, we may 
now and evermore praise Thy loving kindness and 
tender mercy ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our 
Lord. Amen. 

For Answer to Prayer. 
A LMIGHTY GOD, Who hast given us grace at 
-£*■ this time with one accord to make our common 
supplications unto Thee, and dost promise where 
two or three are gathered together in Thy Name 
Thou wilt grant their requests: Fulfill now, 
Lord, the desires and petitions of Thy servants as 
may be most expedient for them, granting us in 
this world Knowledge of Thy truth, and in the 
world to come life everlasting. Amen. 



& dFeto Sottas cf atonsolatton. 



COMFOET IN CHRIST. 

ART thou weary, art thou languid, 
Art thou sore distressed ? 
" Come to Me," saith One, " And coming 
Be at rest." 



Hath He marks to lead me to Him, 

If He be my guide ? 
"In His feet and hands are wound-prints, 
And His side." 

Is there diadem, as Monarch, 

That His brow adorns? 
" Yea, a crown in very surety, 

But of thorns." 

If I ask Him to receive me, 

Will He say me nay ? 
"Not till earth, and not till heaven 
Pass away." 

Finding, following, keeping, struggling, 

Is He sure to bless ? 
Saints, Apostles. Prophets, Martyrs, 

Answer "Yes." 
173 



174 Songs of Consolation. 



BESTING IN THE SAVIOUR'S MERITS. 

HOLY Father, from Thy Throne 
Hear Thy humble suppliant's moan, 
Yea, though wrath be all my meed, 
Break not Thou the bruised reed : 
Let the bitter Agony 
Of my Saviour plead for me. 

From that Fount of grace and might 

Nerve me 'gainst the powers of night ; 

Grant a child's reposing faith, 

Thine to be in life and death : 
Let the bitter Agony 
Of my Saviour plead for me. 

JOY IN SALVATION. 

THERE is a stream whose waters rise, 
Amidst the hills of Paradise, 
Where foot of mortal never trod, 
Proceeding from the throne of God : 
What, theu, is sickness, pain, and strife, 
So I but reach that Spring of Life ! 

There is a Rock, that, nigh at hand, 
Gives shadow in a weary land ; 
Glad waters gushing from its breast 
Refresh with everlasting rest : 
Hid in its clefts till life is o'er, 
My Peace abides for evermore. 



Songs of Consolation. 175 



HELP IN THE SUFFERINGS OF CHEJST. 

/~1 HEIST, who didst for sinners suffer, 
^ In Thy perfect innocence ; 
By Thine Agony and Passion, 
Grant me refuge and defence. 

By the cords which hound Thee closely, 
Closer bind my heart to Thee ; 

By the stripes that scourged Thee sharply, 
School me into purity. 

By the crown of thorns Thou worest, 
Pierce my heart with penitence ; 

By the sceptre-reed Thou horest, 
Govern all my thought and sense. 

By Thine unjust condemnation, 
Spare me in the Judgment Day ; 

By Thy road to Crucifixion, 
Lead me in the narrow way. 

By Thine awful crucifying, 
Nail upon Thy Cross my pride; 

By the pain of Thy uplifting, 
Draw me ever to Thy side. 

By Thy yielding up Thy spirit, 
Grant that I to guilt may die ; 

By the stream of Blood and Water, 
My uncleanness purify. 



176 Songs of (Consolation. 

Thus, in all my tribulation, 
Following all Thy steps of woe, 

May I reach Thy full salvation, 
And Thy joys eternal know. 

THE HEART GIVEN TO JESUS. 

ILT Y heart I give to Thee for aye, 

-*-"• O Jesus, sweetest, best ; 

Thy heart to me give Thou, I pray, 

O Jesus, loveliest. 
My heart and soul Thou dost require ; 
To Thee my heart and soul aspire. 
Help me love Thee, as Thou lov'st me, 
O Jesus, Fount of Charity. 

For me Thy heart is open wide, 
Blest entrance there I find ; 

O Lord, my heart within Thine hide, 
My spirit to Thine bind. 

Thyself, my Saviour, Thou did'st give, 

And shed Thy Blood that I might live; 

Help me love Thee, as Thou lov'st me, 

O Jesus, Fount of Charity. 

LEANING ON GOD. 

rTIHE clouds of sorrow rest upon mine eyes, 
- 1 - Grieving and faint, I yearn to see the day ; 
O Sun of Righteousness, in glory rise, 
And drive the night of trouble far away. 



0ongs of Consolation. 177 

The tempest gathers round me in its rage, 
And wildly surge the foaming waves of ill ; 

Come quickly, Lord, who canst their wrath assuage, 
And speak Thy words of power — " Peace, be still." 

My days are like a shadow quickly past, 
The strength of youth abides not long in me ; 

O Might Eternal, come Thou at the last, 
And bear me to the better life with Thee. 



VICTOEY IN THE LIVING CHKIST. 

JESUS lives ! no longer now 
Can Thy terrors, Death, appall me ; 
Jesus lives ! by this I know 
Thou, O grave, canst not enthrall me. 

Jesus lives ! for me He died, 
Hence to Him I'm ever living ; 

Heart and Hope in Him abide, 
Glory to my Saviour giving. 

Jesus lives ! my soul knows well. 

Nought me from His love shall sever ; 
Life, nor death, nor powers of hell, 

From His hand shall pluck me ever. 

Jesus lives ! to Him the Throne 
High o'er all things now is given : 

I shall go where He has gone, 
Best and reign with Him in heaven. 
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178 Qongs of Consolation. 



THE SURE HOPE. 

MY Jesus is gone up on high* 
To found a home for me ; 
For 'tis His will, that where He is, 
There shall His servant be. 

Canaan I view from Pisgah's top, 

Of Canaan's grapes I taste : 
My Lord, who sends me grace on earth, 

Will send for me at last. 

I have a God that changeth not ; 

Why should I be perplexed ? 
That God, who owns me in this world, 

Will own me in the next. 



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